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The National Australian HCV Point-of-Care Testing Program

Launched by KIRBY INSTITUTE · Sep 6, 2021

Trial Information

Current as of April 30, 2025

Recruiting

Keywords

Hepatitis C Virus

ClinConnect Summary

The National Australian HCV Point-of-Care Testing Program is a study aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C (HCV), a viral infection that can harm the liver. The researchers want to see if using a simple finger-stick test for HCV can help more people find out if they have the infection and get the necessary treatment. Participants will be recruited from places where people at risk for HCV go, such as drug treatment centers, homeless shelters, and prisons. During a single visit, participants will have a quick test to check for HCV and complete a short survey. If someone tests positive for the virus, they will be connected to standard care for treatment.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have a risk factor for HCV, such as a history of injecting drugs or having received blood products before 1990. People who are receiving services for those at risk—like in drug clinics or mental health facilities—can also participate. It's important to note that this study does not involve any treatment during the visit; it is focused solely on testing and gathering information. The goal is to help more people get diagnosed and treated for hepatitis C in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Provided informed consent.
  • 2. ≥ 18 years of age.
  • 3. Have a risk factor for the acquisition of HCV infection (including current or past injecting drug use, previous incarceration, HIV infection, receiving blood products prior to 1990, having a tattoo or piercing in an unregulated environment, a needle-stick injury, or a mother with HCV).
  • OR:
  • 4. Are attending a service caring for people with risk factors for the acquisition of HCV infection (e.g. drug treatment clinics, needle and syringe programs, prisons, mobile outreach services, community health services, mental health services, and homelessness services).
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • a. Is unable or unwilling to provide informed consent or abide by the requirements of the study.

About Kirby Institute

The Kirby Institute is a leading research organization based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia, dedicated to advancing global health through innovative clinical research, particularly in the fields of infectious diseases, HIV, and public health. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, the Institute conducts rigorous clinical trials and epidemiological studies, translating scientific findings into effective health policies and practices. Its multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and public health experts works to improve health outcomes and inform treatment strategies, making significant contributions to both local and international health initiatives.

Locations

Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Inala, Queensland, Australia

Inala, Queensland, Australia

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Sydney, , Australia

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Erina, New South Wales, Australia

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia

Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Penrith, New South Wales, Australia

Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia

South Grafton, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Waratah, New South Wales, Australia

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Coorparoo, Queensland, Australia

Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

New Town, Tasmania, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Gosford, New South Wales, Australia

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia

Hackney, South Australia, Australia

Morwell, Victoria, Australia

Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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