Monitoring COVID-19 in schools to keep students safe
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['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10548751
This study is all about keeping schools safe from COVID-19 by checking wastewater and surfaces for the virus, so we can quickly find and respond to any infections among students and staff, while also providing helpful resources for communities that need extra support with testing.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10548751 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing safety in schools by monitoring environmental factors to detect COVID-19. It involves daily testing of wastewater and surfaces in schools to identify potential SARS-CoV-2 infections among students and staff. When a positive signal is detected, targeted testing is conducted to quickly address any outbreaks. The project also aims to create an online dashboard that provides resources to help overcome barriers to COVID-19 testing in underserved communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years attending schools in historically marginalized communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not attend school or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce COVID-19 transmission in schools, ensuring safer learning environments for children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches have shown promise in other settings, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FIELDING-MILLER, REBECCA KATHLEEN — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: FIELDING-MILLER, REBECCA KATHLEEN
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.