Which COVID test plan keeps schools safest? study reveals answer for underserved kids

NCT ID NCT04875520

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at the best way to test for COVID-19 in K-12 schools serving underserved communities. Researchers compared two strategies: testing only people with symptoms versus weekly testing of everyone plus symptom testing. The goal was to see which approach reduced COVID-19 cases more effectively. Over 1,300 students and staff from five school districts took part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COVID19

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ferguson-Florissant School District

Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042, United States
Jennings School District

Jennings, Missouri, 63136, United States
Normandy Schools Collaborative

St Louis, Missouri, 63121, United States
Pattonville School District

Saint Ann, Missouri, 63074, United States
The School District of University City

University City, Missouri, 63130, United States

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