RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Hepatitis C Tracker Study
Effects of GPS Tracking on Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment Among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
About This Trial
The goal of this study is to determine if GPS tracking can enhance adherence to hepatitis C treatment among patients diagnosed with hepatitis C infection who are also experiencing unsheltered homelessness and receiving street medicine. Research will compare medication adherence among participants randomly assigned to receive standard medical care for Hepatitis C versus the standard medical care for Hepatitis C along with GPS tracking assistance.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Diagnosed with Hepatitis C infection
- Experiencing unsheltered homelessness at study initiation
- Speaks English or Spanish
- Receiving street medicine care
- Meet the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) criteria for simplified treatment of Hepatitis C
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Prior engagement in HCV treatment
- Decompensated cirrhosis; HBsAg positive
- Current pregnancy; Known or suspended hepatocellular carcinoma
- Prior liver transplantation
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with Hepatitis C infection
* Experiencing unsheltered homelessness at study initiation
* Speaks English or Spanish
* Receiving street medicine care
* Meet the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) criteria for simplified treatment of Hepatitis C
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior engagement in HCV treatment
* Decompensated cirrhosis; HBsAg positive
* Current pregnancy; Known or suspended hepatocellular carcinoma
* Prior liver transplantation
Treatments Being Tested
BEHAVIORAL
GPS tracker device
GPS tracker device
Locations (2)
USC Street Medicine
Alhambra, California, United States
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura, California, United States