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Join our study to explore how retail pharmacies can play a very important role in vaccine clinical research during public health emergencies like COVID-19. If you or your child have recently (in the last 3 days) received or plan to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, your participation could help shape the future of clinical research.

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Why is The Synchronize Study important?

“Overweight” and “obesity” are complex, chronic health conditions that can be caused by several factors, such as genetics (passed on from one generation to the next), environment, hormones, or other medical conditions. While nutrition and physical activity has been proven to help many in managing their weight, for some, more help may be needed. The SYNCHRONIZE studies will help doctors understand if a new treatment to help with weight loss is safe and effective among different groups of people.

About the Study

Walgreens and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) are studying the feasibility of using retail pharmacies as clinical research sites during public health emergencies. This study focuses on individuals aged 3 and older who have recently received an FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

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Who is this study for?

You or your child may qualify for this study if:

You or your child (ages 3 and older) have received or plan to receive an FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the 3 days prior to study enrollment.

You or your child can attend all five study visits at a local participating retail pharmacy and complete weekly questionnaires.

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Why Blood Samples Are Needed

The blood samples collected in this study will help scientists understand how well the current COVID-19 vaccines are protecting people. By studying these samples and COVID-19 test results, researchers (people who study how medicines can find clues about how the body fights off the virus. These clues, called "correlates of protection," show which parts of the disease–fighting (immune) system are doing their job. This information is very important for helping doctors and scientists improve disease preventing treatments (vaccines) and keep people safe.

Compensation

Your participation, or that of your child, is crucial to this research. As a thank you, participants will receive:

  • $75 for the first on-site visit.
  • $50 for each of the remaining four on-site visits.
  • An additional $25 for any extra visits required for a nasal swab COVID-19 test.
  • A 10% off coupon code for your next purchase at Walgreens if you complete 80% of your weekly questionnaires between each on-site study visit.

Why Blood Samples Are Needed

The blood samples collected in this study will help scientists understand how well the current COVID-19 vaccines are protecting people. By studying these samples and COVID-19 test results, researchers can find clues about how the body fights off the virus. These clues, called "correlates of protection," show which parts of the disease –fighting (immune) system are doing their job. This information is very important for helping doctors and scientists improve and keep people safe.

Compensation

Your participation, or that of your child, is crucial to this research. As a thank you, participants will receive:

  • $75 for the first on-site visit
  • $50 for each of the remaining four on-site visits.
  • An additional $25 for any extra visits required for a nasal swab COVID-19 test.
  • A 10% off coupon for your next purchase at Walgreens if you complete 80% of your weekly questionnaires between each on-site study visit.

Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment at Walgreens

If you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet, but want to schedule an appointment to do so, please click the button below. If you’d like to join the study while you’re at the pharmacy, come back to this page to complete the prescreener by clicking the “Apply now” button and schedule a visit with the study team for the same time.
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the purpose of this study?
    This study aims to evaluate if retail pharmacies can serve as effective sites for collecting samples and data during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, across all age groups.
    How will my participation help?

    Your participation, or that of your child, will help us assess how quickly and efficiently retail pharmacies can collect and manage health data during public health crises.
    Why are blood samples being drawn?
    The blood samples help researchers understand how well the vaccines protect people. Researchers study the blood to see how the body fights off the virus, which helps improve vaccines.
    How is privacy protected?
    All participant data will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes. We follow strict privacy and security guidelines.
    Do I have to pay to participate?
    No, you will not be charged for any study-related activities or procedures that are conducted as part of this research study.
    Do I receive my COVID-19 vaccine as part of the study?
    No, you will need to schedule and receive your vaccine prior to joining the study.

    Join the Study

    This study is a critical step in improving how we respond to public health emergencies. If you or your child have recently received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, see if you qualify to help advance this important research.

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