RecruitingNot Applicable

Community-Based Health Education Programs for the Early Detection of, and Vaccination Against, COVID-19 and the Adoption of Self-Protective Measures of Hong Kong Residents

Hong Kong1,200 participantsStarted 2022-11-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the community-based health education program in improving early testing for COVID-19, increasing vaccination acceptability and enhancing emergency preparedness and self-protection measures against COVID-19 in HK. We established a partnership with several local community stakeholders and they will be responsible for recruiting participants and implementing educational programs. Half of the community collaborators will receive the core intervention package, and use it as education material. The other half will be encouraged to self-collect and send health information to the participants.

Who can participate

Age range

12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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For participants recruited by NGOs and companies, the Inclusion Criteria will be: * HK resident aged 18 years or above; * Agreement to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. The Exclusion Criteria will be: * Cognitive impairment that inhibits communication with the investigators; * Inability or unwillingness to provide written informed consent. For participants recruited by schools, the Inclusion Criteria will be: * HK students aged 12 to 18 years and their parents. The Exclusion Criteria will be: * Cannot provide written informed consent (or assent for the younger students).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Vaccination rates

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05539482

SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-31

Contact for this trial

Yao Jie Xie, PhD

3400 3798 grace.yj.xie@poly.edu.hk

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