A digital vaccine card to improve vaccination access in East Africa
The Next Generation Vaccine Card: Innovative Technology to Improve Vaccine Equity in Rural and Urban Settings in East Africa
NA · University of Michigan · NCT06470919
This study is testing a digital vaccine card and mobile app to see if it can help people in rural Uganda and urban Kenya get vaccinated more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 2700 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day to 24 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Nairobi and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06470919 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project involves the implementation and evaluation of a digital vaccine card and mobile application designed to enhance vaccine equity in rural Uganda and urban Kenya. The research team from the University of Michigan and the African Population and Health Research Center will assess the feasibility, impacts, and costs associated with this innovative technology. The study will also evaluate data quality and equity in the digital immunization registry and card system, with a focus on improving vaccine coverage and completion rates.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are infants and young children aged 1 day to 24 months living in the targeted rural and urban settings.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those residing in sites not included in the study will not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve vaccine access and completion rates among children in underserved areas.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital tools to enhance vaccine delivery and equity, suggesting a favorable outlook for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 1 day to 24 months old Exclusion Criteria: * Sites not included in the study
Where this trial is running
Nairobi and 1 other locations
- African Population and Health Reseach Center — Nairobi, Kenya (RECRUITING)
- Uganda Christian University — Kasese, Uganda (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emily Treleaven, PhD, MPH — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Emily Treleaven, PhD, MPH
- Email: treleav@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-764-7737
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Vaccines, Kenya, Uganda, Vaccine coverage, Vaccine completion, Vaccine timeliness, Digital health interventions