AbsenteeismNCT05965323
Reopening Schools Safely and Educating Youth Research- Early Learning Ancillary Study
A study testing Health Education in people with Absenteeism, run by University of Washington at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is a single arm, pre/post intervention study to a larger trial that will examine the effect of health education with comic books and videos on COVID-19 preventive behaviors (masking, social distancing, testing and vaccine uptake). The participants are students, ages 3-5 years old and their parents. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 3 to 5 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Absenteeism
- What is being tested?
- Health Education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 97 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 22 Sep 2022to 31 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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 3 to 5 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Must have a child attending the Early Learning Program in the Yakima School District
- Must be able to provide informed consent and legal guardian assent either virtually, on the telephone, or in-person.
- Must have a permanent mailing address available for study staff to mail necessary materials OR a working email address.
- Must speak English or Spanish.
Who cannot join
- Not in Early Learning program in Yakima School District
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This is a single arm, pre/post intervention study to a larger trial that will examine the effect of health education with comic books and videos on COVID-19 preventive behaviors (masking, social distancing, testing and vaccine uptake). The participants are students, ages 3-5 years old and their parents.
Read the detailed description
This is a single arm, pre/post intervention study to a larger trial that will examine the effect of health education with comic books and videos on COVID-19 preventive behaviors (masking, social distancing, testing and vaccine uptake). The participants are students, ages 3-5 years old and their parents.
Students will receive the intervention from November 2023 to March 2024.
- Conditions
- Absenteeism
- Being tested
- Health Education
- Keywords
- SARS-coV-2, School re-opening, Rural Communities, Early Education - pre School, Risk communication
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Health EducationBehavioural
Health education with comic books and videos
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | The students in this arm will receive comic books and their parents videos on the benefits of preventive measures of COVID-19 Receives: Behavioral: Health Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Testing
Percentage of early learning students testing for COVID-19
Measured: Up to eleven months
Masking
Percentage of early learning students masking for COVID-19
Measured: Up to eleven months
Wash Hands
Percentage of early learning students washing hands for COVID-19
Measured: Up to eleven months
Hide Cough
Percentage of early learning students who hide cough during COVID-19
Measured: Up to eleven months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jul 2023
- Study start22 Sep 2022
- Primary completion8 May 2024
- Study completion31 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for AbsenteeismStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of WashingtonThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Washington
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Linda Ko, University of Washington
- Investigators
- Linda Ko, PhD, MPH, Principal investigator, University of Washington
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05965323
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00014531-B
- Other IDs
- 1OT2HD107544-01
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 19 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2025
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Reopening Schools Safely and Educating Youth Research- Early Learning Ancillary Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05965323
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00014531-B
- Conditions
- Absenteeism
- Keywords
- SARS-coV-2, School re-opening, Rural Communities, Early Education - pre School, Risk communication
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 97 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of WashingtonUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Study start
- 22 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 8 Jun 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a single arm, pre/post intervention study to a larger trial that will examine the effect of health education with comic books and videos on COVID-19 preventive behaviors (masking, social distancing, testing and vaccine uptake). The participants are students, ages 3-5 years old and their parents.
Detailed description
This is a single arm, pre/post intervention study to a larger trial that will examine the effect of health education with comic books and videos on COVID-19 preventive behaviors (masking, social distancing, testing and vaccine uptake). The participants are students, ages 3-5 years old and their parents.
Students will receive the intervention from November 2023 to March 2024.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Health EducationThe students in this arm will receive comic books and their parents videos on the benefits of preventive measures of COVID-19 |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 3 to 5 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Must have a child attending the Early Learning Program in the Yakima School District
- Must be able to provide informed consent and legal guardian assent either virtually, on the telephone, or in-person.
- Must have a permanent mailing address available for study staff to mail necessary materials OR a working email address.
- Must speak English or Spanish.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not in Early Learning program in Yakima School District
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Health EducationHealth education with comic books and videos | Behavioural | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Testing
Time frame: Up to eleven months
Percentage of early learning students testing for COVID-19
Masking
Time frame: Up to eleven months
Percentage of early learning students masking for COVID-19
Wash Hands
Time frame: Up to eleven months
Percentage of early learning students washing hands for COVID-19
Hide Cough
Time frame: Up to eleven months
Percentage of early learning students who hide cough during COVID-19
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jun 2025.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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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.
Linda Ko, PhD, MPH principal investigator
University of Washington
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Health Education in people with Absenteeism, run by University of Washington at 1 site in United States.
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 4 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 8 Jun 2025. 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 United States. 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?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 8 Jun 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
Testing (time frame: Up to eleven months). The study lists 4 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 8 Jun 2025.