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HEPATITIS C (HCV) Clinical Trial in Cranston, RI

Access cutting-edge hepatitis c (hcv) treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Cranston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Cranston

    Convenient for RI residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Cranston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This HEPATITIS C (HCV) Study in Cranston

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a low-barrier treatment program can help people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who are in jail start and complete treatment more easily. This study focuses on adults at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections who have active HCV and are awaiting trial. The study asks: * Can a simplified, low-barrier HCV treatment program work in a jail setting? * Do participants finish treatment and get cured using this approach? All participants will receive a 12-week course of the HCV medication sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (Epclusa). If they are released before completing treatment, they will take the remaining doses with them. Community Health Workers (CHWs) will help support participants after release, including reminding them to take medications and helping them get follow-up lab work. Researchers will measure: * Whether participants are cured of HCV * Whether the treatment approach is easy to use (feasible), acceptable, and followed correctly (fidelity) * Whether the program could be used in other jails or expanded in the future This study may help bring HCV treatment to more people in jail, reduce community spread of the virus, and support national goals to eliminate HCV.

Sponsor: Lifespan

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Incarcerated individual at RIDOC
Age ≥ 18 years
Awaiting trial (i.e., not sentenced)
English speaking
Diagnosis of active HCV (HCV RNA \>1000 IU/mL within 90 days prior to study entry)
Treatment-naïve for current HCV infection
No cirrhosis (FIB-4 Score \<3.25 within 90 days prior to study entry)
Self-report of injection drug use
Ability and willingness to be contacted after jail release
Verbal commitment to continue medication after discharge
Desire to receive Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (Epclusa)

Exclusion Criteria

Cirrhosis (FIB-4 Score \>3.25 within 90 days prior to study entry and/or clinical signs of cirrhosis)
Positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen
Actively pregnant or breastfeeding
Known allergy/sensitivity to study drug components
Acute or serious illness requiring hospitalization at enrollment
Documented severe persistent mental illness (SPMI) by RIDOC
Any clinical history of hepatic decompensation (e.g., ascites, SBP, HE, HRS, variceal bleeding)
HIV-positive with active or acute AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within 90 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Cranston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06953479) has an active research site in Cranston, RI that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

HEPATITIS C (HCV) Treatment Options in Cranston, RI

If you're searching for hepatitis c (hcv) treatment options in Cranston, RI, this clinical trial (NCT06953479) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Cranston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced hepatitis c (hcv) specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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