Closing Gaps in Hepatitis C Care with Real‑World Data
Official title: Closing Gaps in the Hepatitis C Cascade of Care: Creating Data-Driven Solutions Using EHRs and Registries
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11279938 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers will use electronic health records and registries from two large urban health systems to understand how national policies affect hepatitis C testing, treatment, and follow-up in adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $722,155 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA064908-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11279938 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who have access to care and are represented in the two large urban EHR cohorts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not represented in the EHR cohorts or not engaged with healthcare systems may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project analyzes real-world data from a long-running EHR cohort (2003–2026) to see how policy changes influence hepatitis C care. It will map who gets tested, diagnosed, treated, and remains cured, and how these steps vary across populations. The study will also look at where people may fall through the cracks after treatment and what factors drive ongoing transmission risk. By identifying multilevel barriers and facilitators, the work aims to guide more equitable access to care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform targeted strategies to improve testing, treatment initiation, and post-treatment care for people with hepatitis C, especially among high-risk groups.
How similar studies have gone: Previous analyses using EHR data have helped connect policy changes to care outcomes, though gaps remain for high-risk groups.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morris, Meghan D — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Morris, Meghan D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.