A simple finger prick could transform hepatitis c care

NCT ID NCT05248555

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Kirby Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This large Australian study is testing whether offering finger-stick point-of-care testing for hepatitis C in community settings—like drug treatment clinics, homeless shelters, and prisons—can increase the number of people diagnosed and linked to treatment. The study will include about 40,000 adults who receive the test, and will track how many of those who test positive for the virus start treatment within 12 weeks. No treatment is given as part of the study; instead, participants who test positive are connected to standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Finger-stick point-of-care hepatitis C testing
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that widespread finger-stick testing helps more people with hepatitis C get diagnosed and treated, potentially reducing the burden of the disease.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary across different settings, and the study does not provide treatment itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis C virus infection

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEPATITIS C

Contacts and locations

Locations

Geo Healthcare - The Geo Group Australia Pty Ltd
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ravenhall, Victoria, 3023, Australia
Hepatitis Queensland
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Coorparoo, Queensland, 4151, Australia
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre
RECRUITING

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Medically Supervised Injecting Room
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Mount Gambier Priosn
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Mount Gambier, South Australia, 5290, Australia
South Australian Prison Health Service
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Marden, South Australia, 5070, Australia
St Vincent's Correctional Health Services
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia
Townsville Correctional Centre
RECRUITING

Townsville, Queensland, Australia
West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
RECRUITING

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Woodford Correctional Centre
RECRUITING

Woodford, Queensland, Australia

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