Improving COVID-19 testing and treatment access for underserved communities
You and Me Healthy: Testing Protocol
This study is working to make COVID-19 testing and treatment easier for underserved communities by providing quick access to self-testing and local resources, all while using a helpful toolkit to engage the community and improve health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10613790 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing disparities in COVID-19 testing and treatment access among underserved populations. It aims to implement a community-driven test and treat protocol that provides rapid access to self-testing and local resources for treatment. The project will utilize the You & Me Healthy Toolkit, which is designed to facilitate community engagement and improve health outcomes. By leveraging existing partnerships and infrastructure, the research seeks to create a scalable model for effective COVID-19 response in these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from underserved communities who may face barriers to accessing COVID-19 testing and treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are already receiving adequate access to COVID-19 testing and treatment services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to timely COVID-19 testing and treatment for underserved populations, potentially reducing illness and mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community-driven interventions have shown success in improving access to testing and treatment for underserved populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hornik, Christoph — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Hornik, Christoph
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.