Kentucky study tests ways to boost COVID-19 shots in rural areas
NCT ID NCT06505993
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study aims to see if health communication campaigns and added community support can increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in 15 rural Kentucky counties. About 2,250 adults will take part, with some counties getting only messages and others getting extra help like transportation or clinics. The goal is to find strategies that work for underserved communities.
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 show how to boost vaccination rates in underserved communities, helping prevent COVID-19 spread.
- What could go wrong
- The study is suspended, so results may be delayed or not happen. It only measures county-level changes, not individual health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Hazard, Kentucky, 41701, United States
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