Award
Rhode Island Hospital 5R34DA061732-02
Implementing a Low-Threshold Hepatitis C Treatment in a Jail Setting
Recipient
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, United States
Award Amount
$235,644.00
Ceiling
$235,644.00
Awarded
August 07, 2025
Identifier
5R34DA061732-02
Award for a project to implement and evaluate a low-threshold hepatitis C treatment program in a jail setting, focusing on rapid treatment initiation and post-release care linkage.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a low-barrier hepatitis C treatment program (MINMON-J) in a jail setting, involving rapid treatment initiation and post-release linkage to care, with outcomes including HCV cure rates and implementation metrics. The project is funded by the NIH/NIDA and involves community health workers and collaboration with a Transitions Clinic.