Plain-English translation of NCT05228886 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial studied whether a program called SINCERE—which screened people for unmet social needs like food, housing, and utilities—and then connected them with community resources through phone calls could help people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers tested three different approaches: standard referrals only, referrals plus scheduled follow-up calls, and referrals plus follow-up calls with active goal-setting to help people actually use the services they needed.
Many people faced serious hardships during COVID-19—including food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of utilities—which made them more vulnerable to the virus and its effects. This study aimed to find out if connecting people with community help through phone calls could prevent COVID-19 spread and address these underlying problems that affect health.
Participants completed a screening for social needs and received a list of community resources they could contact. Depending on which group they were in, they either received no follow-up, scheduled phone calls to check on their progress, or scheduled calls that included active goal-setting conversations to help them overcome barriers to using services. All participants could be contacted by phone, text, or email throughout the study.
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