New study tests simple tools to boost COVID-19 shots in minority communities with arthritis

NCT ID NCT06469788

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether watching videos about COVID-19 vaccination experiences and receiving phone support can increase vaccine uptake among Black and Latinx adults with rheumatic diseases. Researchers will enroll 1,170 participants from rheumatology clinics. The goal is to find a practical way to improve vaccination rates in these groups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

behavioral intervention (videos and patient navigation)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show a practical way to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in underserved groups with chronic autoimmune conditions.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results depend on participants' willingness to engage, and the approach may not work in other settings or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease Collagen Diseases rheumatic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Brigham Women's Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

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    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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    Contact

  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

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    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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