New Finger-Stick test could diagnose hepatitis c in the ER in just one hour
NCT ID NCT03767231
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a new finger-stick test for hepatitis C, which gives results in about an hour, is acceptable to patients in the emergency department. Researchers will enroll 200 adults who have tested positive for hepatitis C antibodies but don't know if they have an active infection. Half will get the rapid test, and half will get standard lab testing. The goal is to see if the quick test helps more people get linked to care and treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Xpert HCV Viral Load Finger-stick Point-of-Care test
What this could lead to
If this test works well in the ER, it could allow patients to learn their hepatitis C status in one visit, speeding up treatment and reducing the spread of the virus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study focused on patient opinions and test accuracy, not on curing hepatitis C. The test may not be as accurate in real-world ER settings as in earlier studies.
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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