Increasing HPV vaccination rates to prevent cancer
University of California, Davis: Human Papillomavirus Cancer Free (UCD: HPV Cancer Free)
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10916165
This study is all about finding friendly ways to help more teenagers, especially those from different backgrounds, get the HPV vaccine by understanding what stops them from getting vaccinated and creating helpful strategies to make it easier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10916165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing behavioral interventions to boost the uptake of the HPV vaccine among adolescents, particularly in racial and ethnic minority groups. The project aims to understand the barriers to vaccination and create strategies to overcome them, utilizing a team of experts in behavioral science and biostatistics. By training the principal investigator in these areas, the research seeks to establish effective methods for increasing vaccination rates and ultimately reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds who are eligible for the HPV vaccine.
Not a fit: Patients who are already fully vaccinated against HPV or those outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates, leading to a reduction in HPV-related cancers among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in increasing vaccination rates through targeted behavioral interventions, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DANG, JULIE — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: DANG, JULIE
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.