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Combined hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV testing for drug users

Looks at drug users' acceptance of hepatitis and HIV screening.

Key facts

Who runs it
University Hospital, Limoges
Where
Limoges, FranceSee the site
Trial code
Registry title
Acceptability of Simultaneous Screening for Viral Hepatitis B, C and HIV Among Drug Users in Non-conventional Structures
Status
Recruiting
People taking part
1,500 people, planned
Started
24 May 2017
Expected to end
14 Feb 2030
Type of study
Observational
Record updated
4 May 2022

Who can take part

AI summary

From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.

The trial is looking for adults who visit a non-conventional care site "outside the walls" or are sent there by a care professional, and who agree to take part.

Age
18 years and older
Sex
Men and women can join.

Main reasons for not taking part

  • People who do not agree to take part in the research cannot join.

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

  • Adult 18 and over
  • Patient frequenting an unconventional structure "outside the walls" or referred by a professional in the care sector
  • Patient who agreed to participate to the research

Who cannot take part

  • Patient doesn't agree to participate to the research

Where in France

  • CHU LimogesLimoges, FranceContact: FRANCOIS Sandrine, PhDTaking people

About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

The principle is to propose dedicated monthly screening days bringing together the health personnel involved (hepatologist, addictologist, nurse in charge of the program, addictology nurse and social worker) and to propose appropriate management for each situation assessed.

Questions to ask the study team

  1. How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
  2. Are travel costs paid?
  3. Can I keep my own doctor?
  4. What happens if I want to stop?

Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations

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Data and sources

Registry record
Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official title
Acceptability of Simultaneous Screening for Viral Hepatitis B, C and HIV Among Drug Users in Non-conventional Facilities "Outside the Walls" Using the Dual Screening Method TROD (Rapid Diagnostic Tests) and FibroScan
Plain-language title
Combined hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV testing for drug usersGenerated from the registry record. The registry title is the official one.
AI summary
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Read by machine on 12 November 2026.
Record updated
4 May 2022