Rapid HIV, Hep C, and Syphilis Screening in a Rural Street Medicine Clinic

Part of paid clinical trials in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Sponsor
West Virginia University
Study ID
NCT07317687
Status
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Conditions

  • HEPATITIS C (HCV)
  • HIV Testing
  • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
  • Syphilis

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Rapid Fingerstick Test — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Fingerstick test for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis that gives results within 10-20 minutes
  • Blood Draw for lab test — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Blood draw to test for HIV, Hepatitis B \& C, and syphilis which can take up to 3 days for results

Study Details

West Virginia faces rising rates of HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis, particularly among individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges. Traditional blood-draw testing for these infections is often hindered by mistrust, logistical barriers, and delays in results. This study, conducted by the West Virginia University (WVU) Street Medicine program, evaluates a rapid, point-of-care fingerstick test for HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis that provides results within 10-20 minutes during mobile clinic visits. Participants may choose rapid testing, traditional blood draw (which also includes Hepatitis B screening), or decline testing. All participants will be invited to complete a brief survey about the experiences with screening methods. The goal is to assess whether rapid testing improves screening uptake, linkage to care, and patient satisfaction, ultimately reducing barriers and disease burden in high-risk populations.

Key Dates

Start date
Jan 31, 2026
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Jan 31, 2028
Completion
Jan 31, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Participants receiving fingerstick test
    * Will get a quick fingerstick test for HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis. * Will receive results in 10-20 minutes. * If positive, will be offered immediate care and/or a referral. * If positive, blood draw will be offered on site to confirm results or referred to a WVU Medicine clinic location for follow-up blood test. * Will be invited to answer survey questions about the feelings and experiences with screening (about 15-30 minutes).
  • Arm: Participants receiving blood-draw test
    Participants receiving blood-draw test: * Will get a blood draw to test for HIV, Hepatitis B \& C, and syphilis * Will receive results in approximately 3 days (via MyChart message and phone call, or in person at site) * If positive, will be offered immediate care and/or a referral for follow-up care. • Will be invited to answer questions about the feelings and experiences with screening (about 15 minutes).
  • Arm: Participants who decline screening
    Participants who decline screening: • Will be invited to answer survey questions about the feelings and experiences with screening (about 15-30 minutes).

Primary Outcome Measure

Percentage of Finger Stick [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
WVU Department of Family Medicine - Eastern DivisionHarpers FerryWest Virginia25425
Madison Humerick, MD
[email protected]
304-535-6343
Madison Humerick, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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