CoronavirusNCT04718519
Migrant Workers' Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
An observational study of Coronavirus and Trust, run by Yale-NUS College at 1 site in Singapore.
Trial summary
Rumors circulate widely during public health crises and have deleterious consequences. In this study, we seek to document the base rates of migrant workers' rumor exposure and identify predictors of rumor hearing, sharing and belief. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 to 60 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Coronavirus, Trust, Misinformation
- How many people
- 1,011 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSingapore
- Study dates
- 22 Jun 2020to 11 Oct 2020
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 21 to 60 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population consist of male migrant workers employed in manual labor jobs within Singapore
Who may be able to join
- At least 21 years old
- Holds a government work permit identifying their employment status
Who cannot join
- NIL
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Responses of International Migrant Workers to Large-Scale Dormitory Outbreaks of COVID-19: A Population Survey
Rumors circulate widely during public health crises and have deleterious consequences. In this study, we seek to document the base rates of migrant workers' rumor exposure and identify predictors of rumor hearing, sharing and belief.
Read the detailed description
Rumors circulate widely during public health crises and have deleterious consequences. Vulnerable populations such as migrant workers tend to lack access to accurate health information, which can put them at higher risk for receiving and spreading misinformation.
In this study, we seek to document (i) the base rates of migrant workers' rumor exposure and (ii) identify predictors of rumor hearing, sharing and belief. These predictors include trust in institutions, risk perceptions, online habits and socio-demographic variables.
Data was taken from the COVID-19 Migrant Health Study, a cross-sectional study of male migrants employed in manual labor jobs within Singapore.
- Conditions
- Coronavirus, Trust, Misinformation
- Keywords
- Migrant workers, Singapore, Vulnerable, Trust, Rumours, Resilience
- Medical subject headings
- Coronavirus Infections, Communication
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Migrant Workers | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Confidence in government
Participants were asked how confident they were that the government could control the nationwide spread of COVID-19
Measured: baseline
Fear for health
Participants were asked how fearful they were about their health during the COVID-19 situation
Measured: baseline
Fear for job
Participants were asked how fearful they were about their job during the COVID-19 situation
Measured: baseline
Degree of exposure to rumours
We investigated participants' familiarity with five rumors that had been widely spread during the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) drinking water frequently will help prevent infection (COVID-19 prevention); (2) eating garlic can help prevent infection (COVID-19 prevention); (3) the outbreak arose from people eating bat soup (COVID-19 origins); (4) the virus was created in a US lab to affect China's economy (COVID-19 origins); and (5) the virus was created in a Chinese lab as a bioweapon (COVID-19 origins).
Measured: baseline
Online habits
We investigated the number of hours per day that participants' spent checking COVID-19 news and discussing COVID-19 on social media.
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2021
- Study start22 Jun 2020
- Primary completion11 Oct 2020
- Study completion11 Oct 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for CoronavirusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,011 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Yale-NUS College
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04718519
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 510d2
- Status last verified
- Apr 2021
- First submitted
- 20 Jan 2021
- Last updated
- 6 May 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Due to stipulations by the Institutional Review Board, data cannot be shared.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Responses of International Migrant Workers to Large-Scale Dormitory Outbreaks of COVID-19: A Population Survey
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04718519
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 510d2
- Conditions
- Coronavirus, Trust, Misinformation
- Keywords
- Migrant workers, Singapore, Vulnerable, Trust, Rumours, Resilience
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,011 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Yale-NUS CollegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Oct 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Oct 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Rumors circulate widely during public health crises and have deleterious consequences. In this study, we seek to document the base rates of migrant workers' rumor exposure and identify predictors of rumor hearing, sharing and belief.
Detailed description
Rumors circulate widely during public health crises and have deleterious consequences. Vulnerable populations such as migrant workers tend to lack access to accurate health information, which can put them at higher risk for receiving and spreading misinformation.
In this study, we seek to document (i) the base rates of migrant workers' rumor exposure and (ii) identify predictors of rumor hearing, sharing and belief. These predictors include trust in institutions, risk perceptions, online habits and socio-demographic variables.
Data was taken from the COVID-19 Migrant Health Study, a cross-sectional study of male migrants employed in manual labor jobs within Singapore.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Migrant Workers | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 to 60 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population consist of male migrant workers employed in manual labor jobs within Singapore
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- At least 21 years old
- Holds a government work permit identifying their employment status
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- NIL
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Confidence in government
Time frame: baseline
Participants were asked how confident they were that the government could control the nationwide spread of COVID-19
Fear for health
Time frame: baseline
Participants were asked how fearful they were about their health during the COVID-19 situation
Fear for job
Time frame: baseline
Participants were asked how fearful they were about their job during the COVID-19 situation
Degree of exposure to rumours
Time frame: baseline
We investigated participants' familiarity with five rumors that had been widely spread during the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) drinking water frequently will help prevent infection (COVID-19 prevention); (2) eating garlic can help prevent infection (COVID-19 prevention); (3) the outbreak arose from people eating bat soup (COVID-19 origins); (4) the virus was created in a US lab to affect China's economy (COVID-19 origins); and (5) the virus was created in a Chinese lab as a bioweapon (COVID-19 origins).
Online habits
Time frame: baseline
We investigated the number of hours per day that participants' spent checking COVID-19 news and discussing COVID-19 on social media.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 May 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Due to stipulations by the Institutional Review Board, data cannot be shared.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Coronavirus and Trust, run by Yale-NUS College at 1 site in Singapore.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 May 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Singapore. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Confidence in government (time frame: baseline). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 May 2021.