Hepatitis C Tracker Study
Part of paid clinical trials in Alhambra, California.
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
- Study ID
- NCT06870019
- Status
- Recruiting
Conditions
- Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- ALL
- Age
- 18 Years - N/A
- Healthy Volunteers
- Not accepted
Interventions
- GPS tracker device — BEHAVIORALGPS tracker device
Study Details
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.
Key Dates
- Start date
- Aug 8, 2025
- Status verified
- Aug 2025
- Primary completion
- Dec 31, 2026
- Completion
- Dec 31, 2027
Study Design
- Enrollment
- 124 participants (estimated)
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Intervention model
- PARALLEL
- Primary purpose
- HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Arms
- No Intervention: Standard HCV treatmentParticipants randomized to this study arm will receive the standard medical care for Hepatitis C.
- Active Comparator: Standard HCV treatment + GPS tracker deviceParticipants randomized to this study arm will receive the standard medical care for Hepatitis C and a GPS tracker device.
Primary Outcome Measure
Medication Adherence Rate [ Time Frame: 8-12 weeks ]
Central Contacts
- Alexis Coulourides Kogan, PhD626-457-4207
Locations (2)
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site coordinators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Street Medicine | Alhambra | California | 91803 | Alexis Coulourides Kogan, PhD (SUB_INVESTIGATOR) Camilo Zaks, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR) |
| Ventura County Medical Center | Ventura | California | 93003 | Matthew Lamon, DO (SUB_INVESTIGATOR) Tipu Kahn, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR) |