Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community in Milan
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-50
SponsorIRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
About this trial
The goal of this observational study is to assess the effectiveness of targeted screening for Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) infections in adults aged 18 to 50 from the Chinese community residing in Milan.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does community-based, culturally sensitive screening increase the detection of undiagnosed HBV and HCV infections in this high-risk population? * What is the level of adherence, satisfaction and awareness regarding rapid testing methods in this community?
Participants will:
* Receive pre-test counseling in Italian or Chinese with the help of an interpreter * Complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire on demographics, risk factors and awareness of HBV/HCV * Undergo capillary rapid testing for HBV and/or HCV * Receive test results during the same visit * Complete a short post-test satisfaction questionnaire
The study will be conducted in public spaces within Milan's Chinatown, during monthly sessions, until 1,000 participants are enrolled. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes per participant.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged 18 to 50 years
Self-identified as part of the Chinese community residing in Milan
Willing and able to provide informed consent
Willing to undergo HBV and/or HCV rapid screening (capillary blood test)
Disqualifiers
Age under 18 or over 50 years
Not from the Chinese community or not residing in Milan
Unable to provide informed consent
Currently undergoing treatment for HBV or HCV, or with previously confirmed diagnosis of HBV or HCV
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov