Clinical Trial: Rapid HIV, Hep C, and Syphilis Screening in a Rural Street Medicine Clinic

U.S., Jan. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07317687) titled 'Rapid HIV, Hep C, and Syphilis Screening in a Rural Street Medicine Clinic' on Dec. 19, 2025.

Brief Summary: West Virginia faces rising rates of HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis, particularly among individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges. Traditional blood-draw testing for these infections is often hindered by mistrust, logistical barriers, and delays in results. This study, conducted by the West Virginia University (WVU) Street Medicine program, evaluates a rapid, point-of-care fingerstick test for HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis that provides results within 10-20 minutes during mobile clinic vi...