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Sewer sensors could boost vaccine rates, study suggests

NCT ID NCT06698497

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Syracuse University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether sharing local wastewater COVID-19 data on social media could encourage more people to get vaccinated. Researchers selected 40 counties in New York, with 20 receiving the campaign and 20 serving as controls. The goal was to see if real-time, local information about virus levels would motivate residents to get a shot.

What this could mean

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Active substance
social media communication campaign
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost way to use local wastewater data to encourage more people to get vaccinated.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (40 counties) testing a behavioral campaign, not a direct medical intervention. Results may not apply to other regions or diseases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Counties in New York State Exclusion Criteria: * Counties outside of New York State

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Conditions

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Coronavinae infectious disease COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy

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Vaccine uptake

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Syracuse University

    Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States

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