At-Home COVID-19 vaccine study could change how trials are done

NCT ID NCT06776367

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether people can reliably collect their own blood and saliva samples at home to measure how well COVID-19 vaccines work. About 4,000 adults who recently got a COVID-19 vaccine will either do everything remotely or visit a clinic. Researchers will compare the results to see if at-home collection is a good alternative to in-person visits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make future vaccine studies easier and more convenient by allowing people to participate from home.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. It focuses on feasibility, so it may not directly improve vaccines or health outcomes.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Accel Research Site Networks - Birmingham CRU / Elite

    Vestavia Hills, Alabama, 35216, United States

  • Alcanza / hyperCORE

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States

  • Apex Research Group

    Fair Oaks, California, 95628, United States

  • Be Well Clinical Studies / Elite

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68516, United States

  • Desert Clinical Research

    Mesa, Arizona, 85213, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Johnson County Clinical Trials (JCCT)

    Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States

  • Kroger The Little Clinic (Remote Site)

    Blue Ash, Ohio, 45242, United States

  • Lynn Health Science Institute East / Elite

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112, United States

  • Research Institute of South Florida

    Miami, Florida, 33173, United States

  • Research Integrity / WCG

    Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303, United States

  • SUNY / Upstate Medical University Global Health Institute

    Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States

  • Wake Research Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States

  • Wake Research Dallas

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

  • Wake Research Encino

    Los Angeles, California, 91316, United States

  • Wake Research San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92111, United States