Rapid Point-of-care Testing for Hepatitis C in Community Clinics (RAPID-EC) Pilot Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 174
- 试验地点
- 6
- 主要终点
- Number of participants at high risk for HCV infection who receive a HCV rapid point-of-care antibody test
研究概览
简要总结
The Rapid-EC pilot study will determine feasibility of providing rapid point-of-care (POC) testing for HCV in community clinics, and whether the availability of POC testing increases uptake of testing, engagement in care and completion of treatment among people who inject drugs.
The POC tests being utilised in this study are the OraQuick mouth swab test for the presence of HCV antibodies, and the Xpert HCV RNA viral load test using serum.
详细描述
The introduction of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapies has meant the elimination of hepatitis C (HCV) as a public health issue in Australia is a very real possibility. The challenge that remains is to ensure that all people living with HCV can access testing to become aware of their status, and then get treated and cured. Given that people who inject drugs (PWID) account for the vast majority of new HCV infections in Australia, this group will be key to elimination efforts. Innovative approaches are needed to overcome the barriers to accessing health services that are faced by PWID.
The Rapid-EC pilot study will determine feasibility of providing rapid point-of-care (POC) testing for HCV in community clinics, and whether the availability of POC testing increases uptake of testing, engagement in care and completion of treatment among PWID.
The Rapid-EC pilot study will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team in three community clinics in Melbourne, Australia. After providing informed consent and receiving pre-test counselling, participants will undergo an OraQuick mouth swab test for the presence of HCV antibodies, which indicates whether a person has ever been exposed to HCV. This result is available in 20 minutes. If this test is positive they will then be offered a test for the presence of virus in the blood, known as a PCR or RNA test. The Xpert HCV RNA POC test uses a 5ml sample of blood from the vein and is run on the GeneXpert machine, which will be on-site at each clinic. This machine provides results in 105 minutes, allowing participants to receive a HCV diagnosis on the day of testing.
Both the OraQuick HCV Ab test and the Xpert HCV RNA test are highly accurate tests; however they are currently awaiting approval for diagnostic use in Australia. As such, standard-of-care testing will be performed for all participants to confirm the result and inform clinical care. Participants who have a positive HCV Ab result will have a follow-up visit with the study nurse where they will review all test results. Those who are found to have a current HCV infection (positive RNA result) will have an assessment of liver health and, where appropriate, commence HCV treatment from the clinic. Participants will be reimbursed for the time taken to complete the study.
To evaluate the impact of the study participants will be asked to complete two questionnaires: 1) at the beginning of the study to record demographics, risk behaviours, and previous experience of HCV testing; and 2) after completing the POC tests to provide feedback on their experience and preferences for testing. These responses, as well as clinical information collected by staff, will be de-identified. Data linkage with Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme data will be used to determine if the participant followed up with their healthcare provider and collected a prescription for HCV treatment.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Diagnostic
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Aged ≥18 years;
- •Attendance for any reason at either the primary health care services participating in the study
- •Not currently engaged in care for treatment of hepatitis C infection, and not received a diagnosis of hepatitis C infection (with positive HCV RNA) in the preceding 3 months;
排除标准
- •Pregnancy or breastfeeding at time of HCV antiviral treatment;
- •Evidence of any condition, therapy, laboratory abnormality or other circumstance (current or prior) that may confound the study's results, or interfere with participation for the full duration of the study, such that it is not in the best interest of the participant.
研究组 & 干预措施
Intervention group
Rapid point of care testing will be done using the OraQuick HCV Ab test and the Xpert HCV RNA viral load test. All participants will undergo rapid point of care testing for hepatitis C antibodies using the OraQuick test with oral fluid, followed by point of care testing for the detection of hepatitis C virus RNA using the Cepheid Xpert HCV viral load test on the GeneXpert system. Participants who are found to have current HCV infection will be worked up for treatment at the clinic and referred to appropriate practitioners for HCV treatment. As these tests are not yet licensed for diagnostic use in Australia, confirmatory testing using standard laboratory tests will be performed for all participants.
干预措施: OraQuick HCV Ab test (Device)
Intervention group
Rapid point of care testing will be done using the OraQuick HCV Ab test and the Xpert HCV RNA viral load test. All participants will undergo rapid point of care testing for hepatitis C antibodies using the OraQuick test with oral fluid, followed by point of care testing for the detection of hepatitis C virus RNA using the Cepheid Xpert HCV viral load test on the GeneXpert system. Participants who are found to have current HCV infection will be worked up for treatment at the clinic and referred to appropriate practitioners for HCV treatment. As these tests are not yet licensed for diagnostic use in Australia, confirmatory testing using standard laboratory tests will be performed for all participants.
干预措施: Xpert HCV viral load test (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Number of participants at high risk for HCV infection who receive a HCV rapid point-of-care antibody test
时间窗: 6 months after commencing recruitment.
The investigators will measure the total number of participants who undergo the OraQuick test for HCV antibodies. This will be recorded by site staff.
次要结局
- Number of participants with a positive HCV RNA test who attend their appointment with the doctor for treatment(6 months after commencing recruitment.)
- Number of participants with a positive HCV antibody test who receive a rapid point-of-care RNA test(6 months after commencing recruitment.)
- Number of participants who obtain DAA therapy (ie medication is picked up from pharmacy)(Six months post completion of recruitment)
- Number of participants who achieve sustained virological response at 12 weeks post treatment (SVR12)(Six months post completion of recruitment)