RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06870019

Hepatitis C Tracker Study

Effects of GPS Tracking on Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment Among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness


Sponsor

University of Southern California

Enrollment

124 participants

Start Date

Aug 8, 2025

Study Type

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

Min Age: 18 Years

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

BEHAVIORALGPS tracker device

GPS tracker device


Locations(2)

USC Street Medicine

Alhambra, California, United States

Ventura County Medical Center

Ventura, California, United States

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