Understanding how COVID-19 spreads in jails to improve public health.
Investigating SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics in jails to address the COVID-19 public health emergency
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10891481
This study looks at how COVID-19 spreads in jails and prisons, focusing on how the movement of inmates and staff affects the virus's transmission, with the goal of finding ways to keep everyone safer and healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10891481 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in jails and prisons, focusing on how the movement of incarcerated individuals and correctional staff contributes to the spread of COVID-19. By examining these dynamics, the research aims to develop effective interventions to reduce COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in these settings. The project will also provide training in criminal justice research and infectious disease modeling to enhance understanding of the factors influencing transmission. The findings could inform policies that protect both incarcerated individuals and the surrounding communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who are incarcerated or work in correctional facilities, particularly in North Carolina.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the correctional system or do not have direct contact with jails or prisons may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in jails, ultimately reducing infection rates and health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated that understanding transmission dynamics in correctional settings can lead to effective public health interventions, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LEVINTOW, SARA NICOLE — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: LEVINTOW, SARA NICOLE
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.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus