Research training for medical students on public health issues in Quebec
Official title: Cohort as Part of Undergraduate Medical Studies at the University of Sherbrooke
Run by Université de Sherbrooke · NCT03928509 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well third-year medical students can learn about public health by conducting phone interviews with people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Quebec.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université de Sherbrooke Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sherbrooke, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 29, 2019 |
| Main results expected | August 2030 |
| Study ends | September 2030 |
| Registry record updated | January 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03928509 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the specified timeframe and reside in Quebec.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unfit adults or were not diagnosed with COVID-19 during the specified period may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance the research training of undergraduate medical students at the University of Sherbrooke while addressing public health issues in Quebec. The study involves a population-based prospective approach, where third-year medical students conduct telephone interviews to gather data on the prevalence and distribution of public health concerns. Research themes are selected annually by an internal scientific committee and incorporated into the questionnaires administered by the students. The study focuses on individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 between November 2020 and May 2021.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could improve understanding of public health issues and inform better health service planning in Quebec.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is observational and may not have direct precedents, similar studies have successfully utilized student involvement in public health research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Participants will have been diagnosed with covid-19 between November 2020 and May 2021; * Place of residence: province of Quebec. Exclusion criteria : \- Unfit adults.
Where it's running
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, departement de médecine
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Paul Farand, MD MSc — Université de Sherbrooke
- Study coordinator: Monica Sean, MSc
- Email: monica.sean@usherbrooke.ca
- Phone: 819-346-1110
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.