THE NOGUCHI MEMORIAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH (NMIMR) & UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL CENTRE (UGMC)
Are looking for volunteers to receive MR vaccine before receiving the COVID vaccine
To compare the safety profiles of prior exposure to the Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine (versus placebo) before the COVID-19 vaccine.
As a participant in this study, you would be asked to:
- Respond to initial online eligibility
- Assessment questionnaire . Give samples of your blood for testing at three different stages of study
- Take an injection of MR vaccine or its matched placebo
- Take a COVID-19 vaccine
- Respond to online questionnaire on your health and COVID 19 weekly for a period of 4months
- Occasionally receive calls from trial team to clarify symptoms you have reported
LOCATION
The study is being conducted in Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research at the Clinical Trials Unit, Prince Alwaleed Building.
BENEFITS
- Provide information about ongoing COVID 19 treatment studies for participants who may get infected
- Linked to a data monitoring team that will track your symptoms throughout the study
- Participation may increase your vigilance or awareness of risk
- Remote monitoring of your health should you get sick during the period of research
Are you eligible?
- Volunteers without clinical evidence of COVID-19 infection aged 18 years and older
- Not already involved in a similar study
- Own a smart phone or have access to a computer
- Have access to internet
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re unsure you meet the requirements, call or email a member of research team:
Prof. Kwadwo Koram:
kkoram@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
Dr. George Kyei Boateng:
gkyei@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
Dr. Susan Adu-Amankwah:
sadu-amankwah@noguchi.ug.edu.gh
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
Ongoing
