Simple support strategies may help curb hepatitis c in appalachia

NCT ID NCT05397067

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Carilion Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether offering peer support, small incentives, telehealth visits, or prepaid phones helps people with hepatitis C and substance use disorders get linked to medical care. Participants are adults in Appalachia who have tested positive for hepatitis C and have a history of substance use. The goal is to find low-cost, community-based ways to improve care access and reduce the spread of hepatitis C.

What this could mean

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Active substance: peer support, incentives, telehealth visits, prepaid phones
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more people with hepatitis C and substance use disorders get linked to treatment, reducing the spread of the virus.
What could go wrong: This is a small study in one region, so results may not apply everywhere. The interventions may not significantly improve care linkage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic hepatitis C virus infection hepatitis C virus infection substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEPATITIS C, CHRONIC SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

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Locations

Carilion Clinic

Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States

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