Hepatitis C Screening in the Primary Care Setting

The purpose of this study is to determine whether patient education improves Hepatitis C screening in the primary care setting.

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Key information

Conditions

Hepatitis C Blood-Borne Infections Communicable Diseases Digestive System Diseases Flaviviridae Infections Hepatitis Hepatitis, Viral, Human Infections Liver Diseases RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

50 year–71 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Hepatitis C is a chronic, asymptomatic infection that progresses to liver cirrhosis and cancer in the later stages if left untreated. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a one-time screening for high risk birth cohort between the years 1945-1965. Prior studies have evaluated methods to improve screening for hepatitis c with focus on increasing awareness in health professionals. Targets included nursing staff and electronic medical records. This study targets providing patients with education resources to see if screening rates improve.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients born between the years 1945 and 1965.

Exclusion criteria

Patients who had already received a prior screening test for Hepatitis C before the office visit.

Treatment and study plan

Hepatitis C Antibody

Diagnostic Test

Patients who received a blood test to screen for the Hepatitis C virus.

Primary outcomes

Number of Patients Screened for Hepatitis C

Time frame: June 2016 to October 2016.

Change from baseline in number of patients from high-risk birth cohort screened for Hepatitis C during intervention period.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

New York Institute of Technology

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Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Cohort Study: Hepatitis C Screening in the Primary Care Setting

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Oct 20, 2017
Registry last updated: Nov 19, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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