Improving COVID-19 prevention behaviors in communities
Community-Academic Partnerships to Address Disparities Within Rural and Urban Communities
This study is testing a new way to encourage COVID-19 prevention behaviors in African American communities by getting input from locals on effective messaging and strategies to help reduce the spread of the virus.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 546 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05123729 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates an intervention aimed at increasing COVID-19 prevention behaviors, particularly among African American communities disproportionately affected by the virus. The intervention will be developed through a crowdsourcing contest that invites community members to contribute ideas for effective messaging and strategies to promote COVID-19 testing and adherence to preventive measures. By leveraging community-driven approaches, the study seeks to address socio-structural barriers and enhance awareness of COVID-19 status. The ultimate goal is to reduce transmission rates and improve health outcomes in targeted areas of North Carolina.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals living in specific zip codes in North Carolina who have no history of COVID-19 infection and have not tested for the virus in the past 14 days.
Not a fit: Patients who live outside the designated study area or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance COVID-19 prevention efforts and reduce health disparities in affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with community-driven interventions to improve health outcomes, making this approach promising yet still innovative.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * specific zip codes in North Carolina (specific zip codes to be determined) * no self-reported history of COVID-19 infection * have not tested within the past 14 days Exclusion Criteria: * live outside of study area * under 18
Where this trial is running
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tiarney Ritchwood, PhD — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Tiarney Ritchwood, PhD
- Email: tritchwo@wakehealth.edu
- Phone: 336-713-4238
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.