Can a simple referral program reduce COVID-19 health gaps?

NCT ID NCT05228886

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program called SINCERE that screens people for social needs like food or housing help, then connects them to free community services with follow-up calls. Researchers want to see if this improves overall health, depression, and anxiety in 1500 adults at risk for COVID-19. Participants are recruited from emergency rooms and testing sites.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SINCERE intervention (goal-setting sessions and scheduled follow-up calls)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that connecting people with community resources improves overall health and reduces COVID-19 disparities.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage real-world study, not a controlled drug trial. Results may not be generalizable, and the intervention may not produce measurable health changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States