Community health workers help increase COVID-19 vaccinations among adults with chronic illnesses
Impact of a Community Care Intervention to Address Inequities in COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Among Adults Suffering From Disproportionate Chronic Disease
This study tests if community health workers can help adults with chronic illnesses get more COVID-19 and flu vaccinations by providing support and education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rand Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Brooklyn, New York and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06156254 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a community health worker (CHW) intervention in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to improve COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates among adults with chronic illnesses. The intervention includes up to three psychoeducational sessions in English or Spanish, where CHWs address specific barriers to vaccination through education, motivation, and assistance in navigating healthcare resources. By utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, CHWs aim to empower patients to overcome obstacles and increase their vaccination uptake. The study focuses on addressing vaccination inequities among racial and ethnic minorities who may face various social and structural barriers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with chronic illnesses who have received a COVID-19 vaccine but have not yet received an updated vaccine.
Not a fit: Patients who are acutely sick, have a high suicide risk, or are unwilling to consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase vaccination rates among vulnerable populations, leading to better health outcomes and reduced transmission of COVID-19.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community health worker interventions in improving vaccination rates, indicating that this approach is promising and supported by prior evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:18 years or older AND speak English or Spanish AND have no obvious physical or cognitive impairment that would make them unable to complete the assessment (as indicated by confusion or inability to understand the questions). Exclusion Criteria: not willing to consent OR acutely sick OR have high suicide risk Eligibility criteria: Have received a COVID-19 vaccine but not received an updated COVID-19 vaccine at the time of recruitment AND self-report being told by a physician they have one of the following health conditions; high blood pressure/hypertension OR diabetes OR asthma OR overweight/obese OR a one of the following mental health condition (probable depression, probable generalized anxiety, or probable PTSD) \-
Where this trial is running
Brooklyn, New York and 3 other locations
- Brownsville Multi-Service Health Center — Brooklyn, New York, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center — Brooklyn, New York, United States (Recruiting)
- Community Healthcare Network — New York, New York, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Morris Heights Health Center — The Bronx, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marielena Lara, MD, MPH — Rand
- Study coordinator: Andrea Cassells, MPH
- Email: acass@cdnetwork.org
- Phone: 212-382-0699
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.