Integrating HCV and HIV Screening During the Era of HIV Antigen Testing
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | HIV / AIDS, Hepatitis |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/29/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2016 |
| End Date: | July 26, 2017 |
The objective of this proposal is to develop an optimal testing strategy for HCV and HIV in
high prevalence settings, such as detoxification centers with a large proportion of young
injection drug users. The latest venipuncture testing will be compared to rapid finger stick
testing for HCV and HIV. Outcomes for each strategy among individuals admitted at a
short-term drug detoxification center will be determined.
high prevalence settings, such as detoxification centers with a large proportion of young
injection drug users. The latest venipuncture testing will be compared to rapid finger stick
testing for HCV and HIV. Outcomes for each strategy among individuals admitted at a
short-term drug detoxification center will be determined.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age greater or equal to 18
- All clients admitted to BTC with a history of drug or alcohol use
- Individuals who self-report as being HIV and HCV non-infected within the past 6 months
or having unknown status
- Participants providing contact information of two family members or friends
- Individuals signing a medical records release form for the referral site (Boston
Medical Center)
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals unable to provide informed consent
- Individuals with a known history of HCV and/or HIV
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