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NCT Number: NCT06821113

Vale+Tú Salud: Corner-Based Trial to Test a Latino Day Laborer Program Adapted to Prevent COVID-19

The purpose of this study is to determine the cultural, socioeconomic, inter/personal and work-related factors that influence COVID 19 mitigation practices including social distancing, hand-washing and Personal protective equipment (PPE) use, to adapt, implement, and test Vale+Tú Salud in a cluster randomized trial to assess the extent to which LDL report increased adherence with COVID 19 mitigation practices 1 month post intervention and to promote Vale+Tú Salud just-in-time results and increase its capacity to rapidly disseminate findings among groups that serve LDL and other Latino immigrants.

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Key information

Conditions

COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Self-identify as Hispanic or Latino
  • Be present at the corner for the purposes of looking for work

Exclusion criteria

  • Have not been previously hired to work at a corner
  • Symptoms of COVID-19 in the previous 48 hours

Treatment and study plan

COVID-19 Group Problem Solving

Behavioral

Participants will have three core components to be delivered at the corner by trained data collectors. Interactive dialogue component that incorporates popular education activities aimed at developing social cohesion among LDLs, building awareness about COVID-19 risks and protective behaviors and developing a personal commitment called "Mi Promesa" to implement COVID mitigation practices. Navigation Component will consist of providing information and linking LDLs with social service providers and the "Multiplicador de salud"/Health Multiplier component that builds from the theoretical and practice-based method of mobilizing social networks and social support.

Standard of Care

Behavioral

Participants will receive a COVID-19 prevention flyer and social resources list only

Booster Session

Behavioral

Participants in this group will also receive a "booster phone call" 10 to 15 days after the small group intervention to provide brief prompts to encourage participants to act on their personal commitments and encourage them to seek community resources.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in COVID-19 vaccination status as assessed by a survey

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post intervention

  2. Change in hand washing frequency as assessed by a survey

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post intervention

  3. Percentage of participants who report contacting the gold card agency

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post intervention

  4. Percentage of participants who report contacting the agency for assistance to get food

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post intervention

  5. Percentage of participants who report contacting the agency for assistance for health care resources

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks post intervention

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Cesar L Pinzon-Gomez

CONTACT

[email protected]

(713) 500-9614

Maria E Fernandez-Esquer, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

(713) 500-9657

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

Registry information

Official study title

Vale+ Tu Salud: Corner-Based Randomized Trial to Test a Latino Day Laborer Program Adapted to Prevent COVID 19

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 11, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 26, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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