Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community in Milan
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), HCV Infection. Basic parameters: 18 years — 50 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community Residing in Milan
Overview
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.
Primary outcome measures
- Detection rate of HBV and/or HCV infections [Time frame: Day 1 (during the screening session)]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
- Adherence to rapid HBV/HCV testing [Time frame: Day 1]
- Acceptability of rapid testing methods [Time frame: Day 1]
- Demographic profile and risk factors of screened individuals [Time frame: Day 1]
- Awareness of HBV and HCV infections [Time frame: Day 1]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- 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)
- Able to complete an anonymous questionnaire on demographics, risk factors and awareness of HBV and HCV infections
- Able to communicate in Italian or Chinese (with interpreter assistance, if needed)
Exclusion criteria
- 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
- Severe mental or physical illness impairing participation or understanding of consent
- Unable to respond to the questionnaire, even with interpreter assistance
- Pregnant women
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07241962 · OBS-CHN-2025