Case Management in HCV Infected PWID (NCT03106194) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Case Management in HCV Infected PWID
Belgium441 participantsStarted 2016-07
Plain-language summary
To study the impact of case management on the outcome of the care of chronic hepatitis C in people who inject drugs (PWID). By creating the function of case manager, the investigators will target all the barriers to care of the HCV care continuum. Partial objectives are to measure the impact of case management on the uptake for screening, the uptake and outcome of treatment, and the rate of reinfection.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
* ≥ 18 years of age
* History of injection drug use with substitution program
* Written informed consent obtained
Exclusion criteria
* Possible acute HCV infection within the previous 6 months defined by one of the following: acute hepatitis symptoms, ALT ≥ 10x ULN, negative or unknown HCV antibody status
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.