PARTICIPATE in a COVID-19 VACCINE STUDY

Since the start of the pandemic, researchers at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been working to find new treatments in the fight against COVID-19. This dedicated team and the TGH-USF Health Office of Clinical Research are now part of the global search for a COVID-19 vaccine. Please consider volunteering to participate in one of our randomized clinical trials that will help determine the effectiveness of vaccines developed as a part of “Operation Warp Speed.”

Why it is important

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, there have been over 34 million cases, and over a million deaths worldwide. So far, there is no vaccine that has been shown to be effective against COVID-19.

Locations

There will be multiple locations. If you decide to participate, you can discuss the location that works best for you with a member of the study team.

Who may be eligible?

People with no current illness (cough, fever, or other signs of illness)
Any gender
Ages 18 and older

Study activities that may be required

A combination of in-person clinic visits and remote visits (i.e., telephone or telehealth)
Personal health tracking
Blood draw(s)
Vaccine injection(s)
Completion of surveys and/or diaries
Nose swabs

Compensation may be offered for your time and effort

If you are eligible, a member of the study team will discuss the details with you.

During the study, the study staff may

Ask you questions about your health
Draw your blood
Give you a shot (either vaccine or placebo – a placebo looks like the vaccine but does not contain active ingredients)
Collect samples to test for COVID-19

If you become sick during the study