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HIV/HCV Screening Communication Study

This study is looking at the best way to encourage people to get screened for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and HCV (Hepatitis C). Researchers want to see if a short video, with or without captions, is as effective as talking to a health educator in convincing adults in the emergency department to get tested. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, speak English or Spanish, and have not been tested for HIV or HCV in the past year. The study aims to enroll 2000 participants. The goal is to find out which method leads to more people accepting HIV/HCV testing.

Study design
This is a randomized, controlled study comparing three different ways to encourage HIV/HCV testing. It plans to enroll 2000 adult participants.
What's involved
Your participation involves a single visit to the emergency department, lasting less than 30 minutes, where you will watch a video or speak with a health educator.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
There are no research-related follow-ups needed after your initial participation.

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NCT05968573

Persuasive Health Communication Intervention for HIV/HCV

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalHealth services
University of South Florida
~2,000 participants
Updated 2026-04-08 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Video Format with CaptionsVideo Format without CaptionsHealth Educator

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after watching the video with captions
Measured over Day 1, up to 5 minutes after intervention
+2 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
New York1

Study leadership

  • Roland C Merchant, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of South Florida

Who to contact

Roland C Merchant, MD
[email protected]
(212) 524-9814
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

≥18 years-old
Speak English or Spanish, and able to provide informed consent for study participation
Not HIV AND HCV infected/Antibody+ (per EHR review and patient report)
Not already participating in a HIV or HCV study (e.g., HIV PrEP, HIV vaccine)
Not tested for HIV OR HCV within the past 12 months (per EHR review and patient report)

Exclusion

\<18 years old
Unable to speak Spanish or English
HIV or HCV positive
Currently enrolled in another HIV or HCV research study
Has tested for HIV or HCV in the past 12 months

What this trial measures

  • Number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after watching the video with captionsDay 1, up to 5 minutes after intervention

    The number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after watching the video with captions

  • Number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after watching the video without captionsDay 1, up to 5 minutes after intervention

    The number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after watching the video captions

  • Number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after speaking with a health educatorDay 1, up to 5 minutes after intervention

    The number of patients who accept HIV/HCV testing after speaking with a health educator.