COVID-19 Prevention Study

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about this study

I don’t feel well / my family member doesn’t feel well and we’re worried about having coronavirus. Can the COVID-19 Prevention Research Studies help me?

If you do not feel well contact your healthcare provider. This studies is not a replacement for clinical care.

I called and and/or entered my information through this website to submit my interest in being involved in this study. Will I get a response?

All submissions are carefully reviewed, and only those participants who may be eligible for the study will receive a follow-up contact. If you have not been contacted by the study team within five days, this indicates that you are not eligible for this particular study.

I’m already enrolled in the Regeneron antibody study at the University of Washington and I have questions about some of the study procedures. Who do I contact?

Please contact the Prevention Research Study team at the phone numbers listed on your consent form. If you are unable to locate your consent form contacts, please contact the ACTU at 206-773-7129.

Questions about safety

Is this study safe?

The Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) is an independent group of clinical research experts and patient advocates who monitor the progress of a clinical trial and review safety and effectiveness data while the trial is ongoing. The DSMB will monitor the study to ensure it is safe.

Other questions

Where can I find information on other COVID-19 related studies at the University of Washington?

Other research studies conducted by the University of Washington are currently looking for participants:

The COVID-19 and Pets Study (CAPS) aims to learn more about the role animals play in the coronavirus outbreak. The study is enrolling residents of King County, Washington, who have a positive test result for COVID-19 within the last two weeks (either themselves or a member of their household), and have an animal in their household (dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters). To learn more or enroll, click here.

For more information on current UW COVID-19 Clinical Research, see ITHS.