PreventCovidU

A new study evaluating SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission among college and graduate students vaccinated with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, currently authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Study Overview & Eligibility

Eligibility

  • between 18-26 years-old
  • living on or near UCSD campus from now through August 2021
  • willing to participate in the UCSD Return to Learn COVID-19 testing program
  • no previous vaccination for COVID-19
  • no previous positive test result for COVID-19

Study Overview

  • come in for 3 blood draw appointments and 2 vaccination visits
  • daily nasal swabs for 4 months
  • weekly symptom e-diary
  • twice weekly screening swab through UCSD’s Return to Learn program
  • refer at least 2 other close contacts

Compensation

  • maximum compensation: $550
  • $20 for each blood draw procedure (maximum of three blood draws)
  • up to $100/mo for successful completion of daily nasal swabs and e-diaries
  • $20 for end-of-study questionnaire
  • additional compensated procedures if you test positive for COVID-19

Step 2: Enrollment (In-Person Appointment)

Ready?

Completed Step 1? Check.

Completed the eligibility questionnaire in the phone app? Check.

Study eligibility verified by study coordinator? Check.

Schedule

When we’re ready to start the enrollment appointments, the study coordinator will email you with instructions to schedule.

Appointments will be available Monday-Friday, and check-in will be located at Murray’s Place, on the second floor of the Student Health Services (SHS) building.

The study isn’t run by SHS, so come find us at side entrance, at the north west side of the building.

At this visit:

  • find out if you’ve been randomized to the Immediate Vaccination arm of the study, or the Delayed Vaccination arm
  • have your blood drawn
  • review the symptom checker app and sample collection process that you’ll need to complete throughout the study

Step 3: Vaccination

The "Immediate Vaccination" Arm

If you’ve been randomized to the Immediate Vaccination arm, you’ll get your first dose the same week (but not the same day) as your first in-person visit.

The "Delayed Vaccination" Arm

For those on the Delayed Vaccination arm, you’ll receive your first dose in four months.

Registration and Contact Info

More information and registation at: https://PreventCovidU.org
Email us: covidvaccinesd@health.ucsd.edu
Call us: (619) 695-4371