Can a smartphone app boost hepatitis c care in the ER?
NCT ID NCT04162938
First seen Jan 09, 2026
Summary
This study tests a smartphone app designed to teach emergency room patients about hepatitis C (HCV) and help them connect to follow-up care. Researchers will enroll 308 HCV-positive patients at an urban ER. The app provides personalized information on liver health and care options. The goal is to see if using the app leads to more patients visiting a liver specialist and starting treatment.
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Patient-centered electronic app
What this could lead to
If it works, this app could help more people with hepatitis C get the care and treatment they need.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study. The app may not actually improve care rates, and results may not apply to other hospitals.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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