Improving COVID-19 prevention through wastewater testing in a Tribal community
Strengthening COVID-19 prevention strategies via wastewater surveillance in a Northern Plains Tribe
This study is testing a new way to help prevent COVID-19 by checking wastewater for the virus in 15 communities of a Northern Plains Tribe, making it easier to keep everyone safe, especially in remote areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rapid City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927363 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance COVID-19 prevention strategies by implementing a wastewater testing program across 15 communities within a Northern Plains Tribe. The project will focus on detecting viral contaminants, including SARS-CoV-2, through bulk wastewater analysis, which is particularly beneficial in remote areas with limited resources. A collaborative team of Native investigators will work closely with the community to design and evaluate the effectiveness of this testing program, ensuring it aligns with local needs and existing COVID-19 surveillance efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include members of the Northern Plains Tribe living in the 15 communities involved in the wastewater testing program.
Not a fit: Patients not residing in the targeted Tribal communities or those not engaged in the wastewater testing initiative may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective monitoring and prevention of COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks in Tribal communities.
How similar studies have performed: While wastewater surveillance has been explored in various settings, this specific approach tailored to a Tribal community is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Rapid City, United States
- Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health — Rapid City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Jeffrey a — Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Jeffrey a
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 below.