Unity Health, St. Michael's campus
Join a research study about COVID-19 in hospital workers
Status: Currently enrolling
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What is being studied?
- The number of COVID-19 infections and factors linked with infection
- Antibodies against COVID
- Effect of COVID-19 vaccines
- Psychological impact of working during a pandemic
We are looking for…
Staff working at St. Michael’s Hospital who…
- Are 18-75 years of age
- Work anywhere in the hospital for more than 20 hours per week OR are MDs/NPs/midwives with privileges and spends at least 8 hours per week in the hospital
- Have access to a computer/ phone with internet access, and
- Plan to be available for at least the next 3 months
What is required?
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Questionnaires:
- When you join
- every 2nd week
- when you are tested for COVID-19 --or-- have symptoms that might be COVID
- when you are vaccinated against COVID
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Blood samples:
- when you join
- 30 days after you are vaccinated --or-- test positive for COVID-19
- about every 180 days after that
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Optional:
- invite adults & children in your home to join
Participation is voluntary
A small monetary gift is available for participating
People are welcome to join whether or not they have been vaccinated against COVID-19
If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call (416) 294-6383 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM business days
St. Michael’s Investigator: Dr. Matthew Muller
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Information Sheet and Consent Form
- Information sheet and consent form for people working in hospitals
- Information sheet and consent form for household members 18 years or older
- Information sheet and consent form for 13-17 year old household members
- Information sheet and consent form for 8-12 year old household members
- Dried blood spot collection instructions