Improving access to hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugs
Official title: Integrated Care for Hepatitis C: Current Uptake & Impact on Future Treatment
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-10669004 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to make hepatitis C treatment easier and more effective for people who inject drugs by combining medical care with support for mental health, and it aims to find the best ways to help this group get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $172,410 |
| NIH project number | 5K01DA048172-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10669004 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who inject drugs and are affected by hepatitis C.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not inject drugs or are not affected by hepatitis C may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance the delivery of hepatitis C treatment for individuals who inject drugs by examining the integration of medical and behavioral health care. The approach includes evaluating different care delivery models and utilizing various research methodologies such as natural experiments and mixed-methods research. The goal is to identify effective public health interventions that can improve treatment access and outcomes for this vulnerable population. The research will be conducted under the mentorship of experienced professionals in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to hepatitis C treatment for individuals who inject drugs, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in integrating care models for substance use disorders, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kapadia, Shashi — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Kapadia, Shashi
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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.