A tool to optimize non-drug interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Official title: A decision tool to inform the optimal use of non-pharmaceutical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10893484 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful tool that will suggest the best ways to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by looking at local data and people's opinions, so communities can make smart choices about health measures that also consider their social and economic needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 25, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $235,692 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AI173746-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893484 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in areas affected by COVID-19 who are interested in understanding how public health decisions are made regarding NPIs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by COVID-19 or live in regions with no current COVID-19 cases may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a decision-making tool that helps determine the best non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to use during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will analyze local COVID-19 data, the effectiveness of various NPIs, and the public's feelings about these measures. By developing state-level models, the tool will provide real-time recommendations on which interventions to implement to minimize health risks while considering their social and economic impacts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help communities make informed decisions about non-drug interventions to effectively manage COVID-19 while minimizing negative impacts.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that decision-making tools can effectively guide public health interventions, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yaesoubi, Reza — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Yaesoubi, Reza
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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.