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Rapid HIV, Hep C, and Syphilis Screening in a Rural Street Medicine Clinic
Rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis Screening in a Rural Street Medicine Clinic in West Virginia
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of the WVU Medicine Street Medicine team Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18
About the study
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 visits. Participants may choose rapid testing, traditional blood draw (which also includes Hepatitis B screening), or decline testing. All participants will be invited to complete a brief survey about the experiences with screening methods. The goal is to assess whether rapid testing improves screening uptake, linkage to care, and patient satisfaction, ultimately reducing barriers and disease burden in high-risk populations.
What is being tested
- Rapid Fingerstick Test (diagnostic test)
- Blood Draw for lab test (diagnostic test)
Sponsor: West Virginia University · Participants: 200 · Started: Jan 21, 2026
Contact the study team
- Dana Bechtold, DO · Phone: 304-535-6343
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07317687
Locations in the U.S.
| West Virginia | WVU Department of Family Medicine - Eastern Division, Harpers Ferry |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.