UHN Inpatient Hepatitis C & B Screening

Launched by JORDAN FELD · Nov 5, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to quickly test for Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B in patients admitted to the hospital. The goal is to see if using rapid screening methods—where patients can get results the same day—will help identify more cases of these viruses and get patients the care they need sooner. Currently, testing usually involves multiple visits and can take weeks to get results, which can delay treatment. By focusing on inpatient settings, this study aims to gather important information about how effective and acceptable this rapid testing approach is, especially among different age groups.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and admitted to specific hospital units at Toronto General Hospital or Toronto Western Hospital. Unfortunately, patients who are expected to have less than six months to live, those unable to provide consent, or those with serious conditions that need urgent care won't be eligible. If you join the study, you can expect to undergo quick screening for these viruses and receive immediate support if you test positive, which could make a big difference in your health journey.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged 18 years or older at time of consent
• • Patients admitted to GIMIUs at TGH or TWH
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients whose end of life is expected to be less than 6 months
• • Patients who are unable or decline to provide informed consent
• • Patients with confirmed, active COVID-19 infections
• • Patients with immediate life-threatening conditions where screening for chronic HCV and HBV infection may delay urgent care