Can a smartphone app boost hepatitis c care in the ER?
NCT ID NCT04162938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
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.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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