Peer support after prison may boost hepatitis c care
NCT ID NCT04701437
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether peer mentors—people with similar experiences—can help individuals recently released from jail or prison get connected to Hepatitis C care and stay in treatment. About 80 participants will either receive a peer mentor or standard referral. The goal is to see if this support improves linkage to care and treatment completion.
What this could mean
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Active substance
peer mentor support
What this could lead to
If this works, it could show that peer support helps more people get treated for Hepatitis C after leaving prison, leading to better health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a new drug, so it won't directly cure anyone.
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Locations
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Prisma Health-Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States