Improving the Collaborative Health of Minority COVID-19 Survivor and Carepartner Dyads

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · May 9, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at ways to help African American adults who have survived COVID-19 and their caregivers improve their overall health. Many of these individuals already have chronic health conditions, like diabetes and heart disease, which can get worse after battling COVID-19. The study is focused on people living in rural areas of South Carolina who have faced hospitalization due to COVID-19 since March 2020. Caregivers, who may be family members or friends providing unpaid support, are also included if they live nearby and help with care.

To participate, survivors must be at least 18 years old, identify as African American, and have a history of certain health problems, such as high blood pressure or kidney disease. Caregivers must also be 18 or older and live close enough to provide support. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and those who join can expect to work together with their caregivers on strategies to improve their health and well-being. This program aims to address the unique challenges faced by these communities, helping them recover better after COVID-19.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • COVID-19 survivor inclusion criteria
• • African American
• • Male and female
• • Living in a Medically Underserved Area and/or a designated rural area of South Carolina
• • ≥ 18 years and above
• • A history of a COVID-19-associated hospitalization, ER or Urgent Care visit since March 11th, 2020
• • A previous diagnosis of one or more of the following conditions: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, or stroke (\>3 months)
• • -Carepartner inclusion criteria
• • Male and female
• • ≥ 18 years and above
• • Must live on the same property or community, preferably within a 40-mile radius of the survivor
• • Primarily responsible for care provision and/or care/social support in the home (i.e., is not paid for services)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Survivor and Carepartner exclusion criteria • Enrolled in related clinical trials