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Combating Related Epidemics in HCV
Sponsor: Duke University
Summary
This is a two-arm cluster randomized control trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a single-visit point-of-care (POC) test and treat bundle (intervention arm) compared to the current standard-of-care (SOC, control arm). 1:1 randomization occurs at the site level.
Official title: Combating Related Epidemics in HCV Through Simplified Testing and Treatment. A Cluster Randomized Trial of Point-of-care Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment Among Key Populations
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1280
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2030-12-30
Last Updated
2026-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Cepheid GeneXpert HCV Test
Cepheid Xpert HCV Test, performed on the GeneXpert Xpress system, in an automated in vitro reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for the qualitative detection of Hep C (HCV) RNA in human fingerstick.
Abbott Determine HIV - 1/2 Ag/Ab
Abbott Determine HIV - 1/2 Ag/Ab combo is an in vitro, visually read, qualitative immunoassay for the simultaneous detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1 (HIV-1) p24 antigen (Ag) and antibodies (Ab) to HIV type-1 and type-2 in fingerstick. Intended use is point-of-care test to aid in the diagnosis of infection.
Abbott Determine HbsAg 2
Determine HBsAg 2 is an in vitro, visually read, qualitative immunoassay for detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) in human fingerstick. The test is intended as an aid to detect HBAg from infected individuals.
Sofosbuvir / Velpatasvir Oral Tablet [Epclusa]
Participants with detectable HCV RNA on Xpert test will receive sofosbuvir/velpatasvir at the same visit as the POC test in the intervention arm. Participants in the SOC arm will receive sofosbuvir/velpatasvir after standard of care testing and treatment assessment has been completed.