Hair salons and barbershops join fight to increase COVID testing
NCT ID NCT05918952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at what helps or hinders COVID-19 testing among Black/African American adults. Researchers worked with beauty salons and barber shops to share culturally relevant videos and messages from trusted community leaders. The goal was to understand attitudes and increase testing rates in the community.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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327 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Black/African American adults
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as Black/African American * 18 Years and older * visit the beauty salon or barber shop to enroll in the study Exclusion Criteria: * under the age of 18 * non Black/African American identifying
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hair Designs By Tasha
Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States
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