Hepatitis C Tracker Study
Effects of GPS Tracking on Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment Among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
University of Southern California
124 participants
Aug 8, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- 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 Criteria4
- Prior engagement in HCV treatment
- Decompensated cirrhosis; HBsAg positive
- Current pregnancy; Known or suspended hepatocellular carcinoma
- Prior liver transplantation
Interventions
GPS tracker device
Locations(2)
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NCT06870019