Improving HPV vaccine recommendations for adolescents
Official title: Text and Talk: A multi-level intervention to increase provider HPV vaccine recommendation effectiveness
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-10797181 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help doctors talk to parents about the HPV vaccine for their 11- to 12-year-old kids, by training the doctors and sending supportive text messages to parents, all to boost vaccination rates in Florida.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $513,015 |
| NIH project number | 4R37CA234030-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10797181 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of children aged 11 to 12 years who are eligible for the HPV vaccine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 12 years or who have already received the HPV vaccine may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance the effectiveness of HPV vaccine recommendations made by healthcare providers to adolescents. It involves a trial across 30 clinics in Florida, where providers will receive training on a specific communication approach, and parents of 11- to 12-year-olds will receive supportive text messages about the vaccine. The goal is to understand the factors that influence vaccination rates and to develop strategies that address health disparities. By focusing on both provider training and parent engagement, the study aims to increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents in a state with significant health challenges related to HPV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HPV vaccination rates among adolescents, reducing the risk of HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted communication strategies can improve vaccination rates, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Staras, Stephanie a S — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Staras, Stephanie a S
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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.