Plain-English translation of NCT05796505 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 is testing whether new communication and support strategies can help more incarcerated people and prison workers accept COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Researchers will work with people in prisons, healthcare providers, and prison leadership to design and test these strategies in Pennsylvania correctional facilities. The goal is to find effective, respectful ways to increase vaccination that can be used across the country.
Incarcerated people and prison staff face higher risks from COVID-19 and flu, but vaccination rates in prisons remain low. This study exists to identify and test practical, community-driven strategies that address real concerns and barriers to vaccination in prison settings.
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Your participation depends on which intervention your housing unit is selected to test. You may be exposed to new ways of learning about vaccines—such as different educational materials, conversations with healthcare staff, or support from peers—without having to do extra work yourself. Each intervention will be tested over a 12-week period, and the prison's healthcare team will track how many people choose to get vaccinated.
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United States
Yale University
Collaborators
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Enrollment target
~37,122 participants
Started
July 2024
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2025.
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Central contact
Lisa B Puglisi, MD
Yale University
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.