NCT07241962

Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community in Milan

Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community Residing in Milan

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 1,000 (estimated)
• Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• HBV (Hepatitis B Virus)
• HCV Infection

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-01
• Primary completion: 2026-12-01
• Completion: 2026-12-01
• First posted: 2025-11-21
• Last updated: 2025-11-21