How financial incentives can improve communication about HPV vaccination in clinics
IMPACT Project 2 – The impact of clinic-level financial incentives on HPV vaccine communication and uptake
This study is looking at whether giving financial rewards to healthcare providers can help them talk more about the HPV vaccine, which is important for preventing some cancers, and it aims to see if this leads to more people getting vaccinated.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10926962 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of financial incentives on healthcare providers' communication regarding the HPV vaccine, which is crucial for preventing certain cancers. The study will utilize a randomized clinical trial to assess whether these incentives can enhance provider recommendations and ultimately increase vaccination rates. By surveying primary care teams and refining feedback mechanisms, the project aims to understand and improve the effectiveness of HPV vaccination communication in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults who are eligible for the HPV vaccine and their families seeking vaccination.
Not a fit: Patients who are not eligible for the HPV vaccine or those who have already been vaccinated may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HPV vaccination rates, thereby reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that provider communication training can improve vaccination rates, suggesting that financial incentives may also be effective in this context.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trogdon, Justin — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Trogdon, Justin
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.