Development of Immunity after SARS-CoV Exposure and Recovery (DISCOVER)

Study on COVID-19 Effects on Black and Hispanic People

Development of Immunity after SARS-CoV Exposure and Recovery (DISCOVER)
Recruiting
1 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are studying COVID-19, and are currently seeking individuals who identify as African American/Black or Hispanic/Latino.  In Indiana and across the US, COVID-19 has had the worst impact on Black and Hispanic people.  For this reason, we asking people who identify as Black or Hispanic to consider enrolling in the DISCOVER study.  The DISCOVER study is looking to collect information that will help develop and discover treatments for the virus and need people of different races and ethnicities to take part.

Detailed description of study

The study will ask you several questions about your health, current medications and your COVID-19 status/exposure. Blood samples and data will be collected four times:
-- now
-- again in 2-5 months
-- again in 8-14 months 
-- and a final time in 18-24 months

You will be paid $25 for each blood draw. We will be testing the blood samples for antibodies and other immunity markers. You will be informed of the results of the antibody tests.
 
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Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: covid,antibodies,covid-19,coronavirus,covid19,corona,antibody,blood
  • Age: 1 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Identify as African American/Black or Hispanic/Latino

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 2004405708

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on individuals who identify as African American/Black or Hispanic/Latino. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected these communities, and researchers aim to understand and address this disparity by collecting data from diverse racial and ethnic groups.

Participants will be asked questions about their health, current medications, and COVID-19 status or exposure. Blood samples will be collected four times over the study period to test for antibodies and other immunity markers. Participants will receive $25 for each blood draw and will be informed of their antibody test results.

  • Who can participate: Individuals who identify as African American/Black or Hispanic/Latino are eligible to participate.
  • Study details: Participants will answer questions about their health and COVID-19 status. Blood samples will be collected at four different times to test for antibodies and immunity markers. Participants will be compensated for each blood draw and informed of the results.

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