Hong kong study tracks household COVID-19 immunity patterns
NCT ID NCT05271669
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 1,350 people in Hong Kong households to see how their protection against COVID-19 changes over time. Researchers will measure antibodies from both vaccination and past infection. The goal is to understand how household immunity evolves and how it affects the risk of spreading the virus.
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 study could help public health officials better understand how household immunity changes over time and guide future vaccination strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or vaccine, and results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,350 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults of households enrolling in a population cohort covering residents from all 18 districts in Hong Kong.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * adults of age 18 or above, or children under the age of 18 with informed consent of the legal guardian * normally residing in Hong Kong * could communicate in spoken and written Chinese and/or English Exclusion Criteria: * individuals with mental illness * prisoners
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shui Shan Lee
RECRUITINGHong Kong, HONG KONG, 0000, China
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