Quick hepatitis c test could help drug users get treated faster
NCT ID NCT06634342
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a rapid, point-of-care hepatitis C RNA test can help people who use syringe services get their test results and start treatment more quickly. Researchers offered the test to 200 clients at a syringe services program and tracked how many received results, linked to care, and were cured. The goal is to find better ways to test and treat hepatitis C in this community.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make hepatitis C testing and treatment more accessible for people who use drugs, potentially reducing transmission.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to other settings or populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Public Health-Seattle & King County
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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