About this trial
This is a prospective, multi-centre study designed to evaluate the usability of the Panbio™ HCV Self Test, when performed by untrained lay users in an observed study setting. The Panbio™ HCV Self Test detects antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). The study validation will be conducted in accordance with the World Health Organisation's technical guidance on Hepatitis C rapid diagnostic tests for professional use and/or self-testing (TSS-16).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participant is aged 14 or over
Participant agrees to all aspects of the study and is able and willing to provide informed consent / assent with parental consent.
Disqualifiers
Participant has already participated in this study on a previous occasion.
Participant is aware of their HCV status
Participant is deemed unfit for the study by the Investigator.
Participant has a condition deemed unfit by the Investigator to safely perform or receive the test.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Panbio™ HCV Self Test
Treatment groups
Locations
Sponsors and collaborators
Abbott Rapid Dx
Lead sponsor
Aga Khan University
Collaborator
Clinic 553 Karachi
Collaborator
Ezintsha Clinical Research Center
Collaborator