The School SPIT Study - Elementary Schools in High COVID-19 Incidence Regions
SARS-CoV2 Infection
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for SARS-CoV2 Infection focused on measuring School Testing
Eligibility Criteria
Elementary schools will be included in the evaluation if they are:
- Considered an elementary school by the school board
- Open for in-person learning during the study period
- They have at least 200 students
- Offer at least 4 grades
Exclusion Criteria:
Schools that are middle schools only, that are not open for in-person learning, have fewer than 200 students or are not a complete elementary school (i.e. schools offering independent courses, prep schools with 1-2 grades, elementary schools with < 4 grades) will be excluded.
Sites / Locations
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Active Comparator
Control period
Intervention phase
Schools will start in the control phase (SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing at an assessment center, primary care office or acute care center) and transition to the intervention phase at a randomly assigned time point over the course of the study.
Schools will have take home saliva kits available at the school to support SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic testing. Schools will transition to the intervention phase at a randomly assigned time (wedge) over a 6-week period with all schools receiving the program by the end of the study.