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NCT Number: NCT03987490

Usability of HPV Vaccine Reminders

This study will assess the usefulness of parent-targeted strategies in improving care seeking among parents of 11-12 year old adolescents. Specifically, the study team will focus on reminders (postcard or text message) and motivational interviewing to improve adolescent vaccination.

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Key information

Conditions

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UF Health Pediatrics - Gerold L. Schiebler CMS Center

Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States

About this study

Despite the impressive cancer preventing potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, HPV vaccine coverage rates in the United States remain substantially lower than other vaccines and Healthy People 2020 targets. HPV vaccine initiation can be improved through targeted reminders that motivate parents. Our long-term goal is to maximize HPV vaccination rates among girls and boys within the United States using efficient and sustainable strategies. The objective of this protocol is to evaluate the usefulness of a tiered strategy of a parent-targeted strategies in improving care seeking and receptiveness to vaccine recommendations. Strategies include HPV vaccine reminders via postcard or text message and phone-based Motivational Interview sessions. The central hypothesis is addressing key health beliefs (e.g., perceived benefits and barriers) will increase parental acceptance and, thus, HPV vaccine initiation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Parents of 11-12 year olds who attend the Schiebler CMS clinic at University of Florida in the previous year

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to meet inclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Text Message

Behavioral

Vaccine reminder notification sent via text

Postcard

Behavioral

Vaccine reminder notification sent via standard mail

Standard of Care

Behavioral

No additional information given to parents

Motivational interview

Behavioral

Phone-based semi-guided discussion with parents who had not yet agreed to vaccination after reminders sent

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Patients with deliverable text messages

    Time frame: up to 2 weeks

    Percentage of Patients with deliverable text messages

  2. Percentage of phone calls where interviewer is adherent to MI

    Time frame: During phone interview

    Adherence to MI

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of adolescent who get one dose of the HPV vaccine

    Time frame: Six months

    HPV vaccine initiation (1 dose)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Florida

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Feasibility Trial of Parent-targeted Strategies to Increase HPV Vaccination

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jun 17, 2019
Registry last updated
May 19, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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