Evaluating a Community-Led COVID-19 Testing Intervention to Address Mistrust
Launched by OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY · Oct 17, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of August 28, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is investigating how group discussions led by community members about health topics, especially regarding COVID-19, can help change people's beliefs and attitudes towards testing and vaccination. The aim is to build trust in healthcare recommendations, which is especially important during the pandemic.
If you are at least 18 years old, live in one of the nine housing authority agencies in the area, and can read, speak, and understand English, you may be eligible to participate. As a participant, you would join online Zoom meetings and complete some assessments at the beginning of the study, and again at three months and six months later. There are no specific health conditions that would exclude you, making it open for anyone who meets the age and residency requirements. This study aims to create a supportive space where your voice and experiences can help improve trust in healthcare.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 18 years or older
- • Resident of one of the 9 housing authority agencies
- • Willing to participate in Zoom meetings and complete online assessments at baseline, 3-month, and 6-month timepoints
- • Ability to read, speak, and understand English
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • None
About Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University (ODU) is a prominent research institution located in Norfolk, Virginia, dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, ODU leverages its robust academic resources and interdisciplinary expertise to conduct high-quality research aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. The university fosters collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and community partners to address pressing health challenges through rigorous scientific inquiry and evidence-based practices. ODU is committed to ethical standards and the welfare of participants, ensuring that all clinical trials are conducted with the utmost integrity and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Kelli J England, PhD
Principal Investigator
Old Dominion University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported