COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This study tested a mobile phone program that sent culturally tailored, easy-to-understand COVID-19 vaccine information to Latino families in Los Angeles. 468 parents or guardians with unvaccinated children took part. The goal was to see if the program increased vaccination rates…

This study looked at how COVID-19 infection changes hormone levels in the body. Researchers measured hormones like thyroid, testosterone, and cortisol in 220 hospitalized COVID-19 patients and compared them to non-COVID patients. The goal was to understand if the virus causes hor…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested the safety and effectiveness of different drug combinations in people with COVID-19. It used a master protocol that allowed both hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients to join. Only 4 participants were enrolled, and the study focused on mea…

This study tested a mobile app called Baby2Home to see if it helps new families get recommended health checkups and vaccines during the first year after birth. Over 600 English-speaking parents with their first baby took part. The app aimed to fill gaps in care caused by the COVI…

This study looked at whether wearing FFP2/N95 masks changes oxygen levels or heart rate in dental professionals. 60 dental workers wore the masks while their oxygen and pulse were measured. The goal was simply to gather information, not to treat or prevent any disease.

This study looked at 113 COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) to see if a computer model could predict how long they would need a breathing machine and whether they would survive. Researchers used an artificial neural network, a type of AI, to analyze patient data l…

This study tested whether sharing real-life stories from other Hispanic parents could reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Researchers worked with 80 Hispanic parents whose children were not yet vaccinated. Parents watched digital stories and completed surveys over time to see if t…

This study looked at how COVID-19 infection relates to tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Researchers followed 233 people in Brazil who had COVID-19, comparing those who developed new tinnitus, those who already had it, and those without it. The goal was to understand how common pos…

This study looked at ways to increase COVID-19 vaccination among African American and Latinx communities in four Michigan counties. Researchers worked with community partners to understand why some people were hesitant and tested programs to encourage vaccination. Over 1,100 adul…

This study partnered with community organizations to make COVID-19 rapid testing easier and more effective for Latino communities in San Diego. Over 6,500 English- and Spanish-speaking adults from local clinics and neighborhoods took part. The goal was to find the best ways to of…