Promoting HPV vaccination through dental visits
Official title: Investigating Behavioral Mechanisms and Efficacy of a Provider-Directed Intervention for HPV Vaccine Promotion in Real-World Dental Settings
Funded at Healthpartners Institute · NIH-11261495 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping dentists talk to patients and their families about the HPV vaccine during dental visits, making it easier for everyone to understand its importance in preventing certain cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Healthpartners Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 10, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $757,577 |
| NIH project number | 4UH3DE030063-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11261495 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults under 21 who are eligible for the HPV vaccine.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are over 21 years old or those who are not eligible for the HPV vaccine will not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing the promotion of the HPV vaccine during dental visits, which is a key opportunity to prevent oropharyngeal cancers. It aims to address the barriers dental providers face in discussing the vaccine, such as lack of knowledge and fear of affecting patient relationships. The project will involve training dental providers and providing them with tailored scripts to help them communicate effectively about the HPV vaccine with patients and their guardians. The effectiveness of this intervention will be tested in real-world dental settings to see if it leads to increased vaccination rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates, thereby reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that provider-directed interventions can effectively increase vaccination rates, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Healthpartners Institute
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rindal, D. Brad — Healthpartners Institute
- Study coordinator: Rindal, D. Brad
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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.