Epidemiologic Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Prevalence in Minnesota

Purpose

The purpose of this epidemiologic study is to estimate the prevalence and incidence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in at-risk, exposed, affected populations. The study will also estimate the risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in target population.

Conditions

  • Covid19
  • SARS-CoV Infection
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Corona Virus Infection

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants in Group 1 (General Healthy Population) must have no known exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and have not sought medical help in the previous 4 months for SARS-CoV-2-related symptoms - Participants in Group 2 must be currently enrolled in a medical residency program - Participants in Group 3 must currently test positive for HIV infection

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the participant or the quality of the data (e.g., someone not able to answer the questionnaire because of a psychological condition or an anxiety disorder that is severe). - Contraindication for routine blood draws (e.g., severe anemia, hemophilia, etc)

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
General Healthy Population Participants in this group are part of the general healthy population of adults 18 years-of-age and older, not known to be exposed to the virus as reported by potential participants and who have not sought medical help in the previous 4 months.
  • Diagnostic Test: Specimen Collection
    Blood: Two tubes of blood (up to 10 ml each) will be drawn from participants and will be collected by experienced phlebotomists. Nasal, oral, and rectal swabs: Nasal, oral, and rectal swabs are optional specimens that patients may be asked to donate. If prospective consent is provided, swabs will be self-collected by participants after receiving clear instructions from the team and collected in the dedicated container. Saliva: Saliva is an optional specimen that patients may be asked to donate. If prospective consent is provided, whole saliva samples will be self-collected by participants using a pad placed between the cheek and gum for 2-5 minutes or collecting the saliva directly to a sterile container.
  • Diagnostic Test: Surveys
    Participants will be asked to fill out a brief online survey that will investigate symptoms consistent with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the past 3 months and the geographic location of the clinic(s) they work in (if a resident of a medical school) and their comorbidities related to SARS-CoV-2.
Medical School Residents Participants in this group are medical school residents.
  • Diagnostic Test: Specimen Collection
    Blood: Two tubes of blood (up to 10 ml each) will be drawn from participants and will be collected by experienced phlebotomists. Nasal, oral, and rectal swabs: Nasal, oral, and rectal swabs are optional specimens that patients may be asked to donate. If prospective consent is provided, swabs will be self-collected by participants after receiving clear instructions from the team and collected in the dedicated container. Saliva: Saliva is an optional specimen that patients may be asked to donate. If prospective consent is provided, whole saliva samples will be self-collected by participants using a pad placed between the cheek and gum for 2-5 minutes or collecting the saliva directly to a sterile container.
  • Diagnostic Test: Surveys
    Participants will be asked to fill out a brief online survey that will investigate symptoms consistent with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the past 3 months and the geographic location of the clinic(s) they work in (if a resident of a medical school) and their comorbidities related to SARS-CoV-2.
Individuals who are HIV positive Participants in this group are HIV positive.
  • Diagnostic Test: Specimen Collection
    Blood: Two tubes of blood (up to 10 ml each) will be drawn from participants and will be collected by experienced phlebotomists. Nasal, oral, and rectal swabs: Nasal, oral, and rectal swabs are optional specimens that patients may be asked to donate. If prospective consent is provided, swabs will be self-collected by participants after receiving clear instructions from the team and collected in the dedicated container. Saliva: Saliva is an optional specimen that patients may be asked to donate. If prospective consent is provided, whole saliva samples will be self-collected by participants using a pad placed between the cheek and gum for 2-5 minutes or collecting the saliva directly to a sterile container.
  • Diagnostic Test: Surveys
    Participants will be asked to fill out a brief online survey that will investigate symptoms consistent with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the past 3 months and the geographic location of the clinic(s) they work in (if a resident of a medical school) and their comorbidities related to SARS-CoV-2.

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT04473183
Status
Withdrawn
Sponsor
University of Minnesota

Detailed Description

This study is not for real-time diagnostic purposes, guidance for patient care, or the development of a diagnostic test. The research tests performed for this study will not be prioritized over clinical care samples, that research samples will be batched and tested after clinical care samples. This study is a population-based epidemiologic analysis of prevalence of various groups of persons. Group (1) general healthy population. People 18 years of age and older that have not tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and who have not sought medical help in the previous 4 months. Group (2) Medical School Residents , 18 years of age and older that have not tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 Group (3) Individuals who are HIV positive. People 18 years of age and older that have not tested positive for SARS-CoV-2