Study tests if online networks can boost vaccine confidence in underserved groups
NCT ID NCT04779827
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study explores whether specially designed online social networks can improve COVID-19 vaccine attitudes and intentions among at-risk populations, including African American and Latinx communities. Over 4,400 participants in the US will be placed in different online groups and answer health questions while receiving feedback from others. The goal is to see if reducing online segregation and increasing diverse information can help reduce vaccine hesitancy and promote healthier behaviors.
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Annenberg School for Communication
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Online social network intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that carefully designed online networks can help reduce vaccine hesitancy and improve health equity.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Results depend on self-reported attitudes, which may not reflect real-world behavior. The effect may be small or temporary.
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