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Linkage to Care for Persons With Hep C Infection
Sponsor: Carilion Clinic
Summary
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is an ongoing challenge in the United States, with an estimated 2.4 million individuals living with HCV in 2016. According to the Virginia Department of Health, over 11,500 people were living with HCV infection in 2017 with a rate of 170 reported cases/100,000 adults. This study evaluated community-based interventions to improve linkage to care (LTC) among individuals with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and substance use disorders in Appalachia. This study evaluated whether community-based interventions, including peer support, incentives, telehealth, and phone access, improve linkage to care among individuals with hepatitis C and substance use disorders in Appalachia.
Official title: Implementation of Low Cost Solutions to Help Facilitate Linkage to Care for Persons With Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2022-07-12
Completion Date
2025-02-04
Last Updated
2026-07-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Peer specialist (PS)
These participants will receive PRS support
Incentives
These participants will receive incentives
telehealth visits
These participants will receive telehealth visits
phone access
These participants will receive pre-paid phones
Locations (1)
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia, United States