COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This completed Phase 2 trial tested combinations of drugs in people with COVID-19. Only 4 people took part. The goal was to see if the drugs helped patients recover faster and lower the risk of death. The study used a flexible master protocol to guide both hospital and home treat…

This study tested a mobile phone program that sent culturally tailored, easy-to-understand COVID-19 vaccine information to Latino families in Los Angeles. 468 parents or guardians with unvaccinated children took part. The goal was to see if the program increased vaccination rates…

This study looked at 220 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to see if the virus changes hormone levels and how the body responds to hormones. Researchers measured things like thyroid, testosterone, and cortisol levels at several points during and after hospitalization. They also chec…

This study looked at ways to increase COVID-19 vaccination among African American and Latinx communities in four Michigan counties. Researchers worked with community partners to understand why some people were hesitant and tested programs to encourage vaccination. Over 1,100 adul…

This study looked at 113 COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) to see if a computer model could predict how long they would need a breathing machine and their chances of dying. Researchers used an artificial neural network, a type of artificial intelligence, to analy…

This study tested whether sharing real stories from Hispanic parents could help reduce hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers worked with 80 Hispanic parents whose children were not yet vaccinated. Parents watched digital stories and reported their feelings about vacci…

This study partnered with community organizations to make COVID-19 rapid testing easier and more effective for Latino communities in San Diego. Over 6,500 English- and Spanish-speaking adults from local clinics and neighborhoods took part. The goal was to find the best ways to of…

This study looked at whether wearing FFP2/N95 masks changes oxygen levels or pulse rate in 60 dental professionals. Participants wore the masks while researchers measured their oxygen saturation and heart rate. The goal was to understand any breathing effects of prolonged mask us…

This study looked at 233 people in Brazil who had COVID-19 to see how many developed new tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and how it changed from 2020 to 2024. Researchers compared those with new tinnitus, those without, and those who had tinnitus before COVID. The goal was to bett…

This study tested a mobile app called Baby2Home to see if it helps new families get recommended health checkups and vaccines during the first year after birth. Over 600 English-speaking parents with their first healthy baby took part. The app aimed to fill gaps in care caused by …