New program aims to close COVID-19 testing gaps in vulnerable communities

NCT ID NCT07074171

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a program that used community health workers and text messages to encourage COVID-19 testing and vaccination in underserved areas. 384 adults with smartphones took part. The goal was to see if this approach could increase testing and vaccination rates, and if successful, it could be used in future health emergencies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus

    Brownsville, Texas, 78520, United States

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health Houston Main Campus

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • The University of Texas at Tyler

    Tyler, Texas, 75799, United States

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