Hepatitis C screening for adults with risk factors in Colombia
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study offers free hepatitis C testing to adults who may have risk factors for the virus. It aims to find undiagnosed cases in five cities on Colombia's Caribbean coast so people can get treatment if needed.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have one or more risk factors for hepatitis C, such as being over 50, having tattoos or piercings, living with HIV or hepatitis B, having injected drugs, or having had a blood transfusion in Colombia before 1996.
- You have not had hepatitis C with a confirmed cure in the last 3 months (unless you still have risk behaviors).
- You are willing to sign a consent form and take a blood test for hepatitis C.
- You do not have a physical or mental disability that prevents you from understanding and signing the consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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