Campaign to promote HPV vaccination in Chambers County, Alabama
OPERATION WIPE OUT: Multi-Channel Communication Campaign to Promote HPV Vaccination in Chambers County, Alabama
This study is trying to see if a new campaign can help get more high school students in Chambers County, Alabama vaccinated against HPV to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 29 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lafayette, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT06247124 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This initiative aims to address the low HPV vaccination rates among high school students in Chambers County, Alabama, by implementing a multi-channel communication campaign. The campaign is part of a broader statewide action plan, OPERATION WIPE OUT, which seeks to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue by 2033. The program will involve collaboration between government, academic, and civic organizations to promote awareness and increase vaccination rates among eligible students. The effectiveness and scalability of this intervention will be evaluated to inform future public health strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this initiative are high school students enrolled in the Health Science Program at the Chambers County School District.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in the Health Science Program or are outside the age range of 9 to 26 may not benefit from this campaign.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this campaign could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates, thereby reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with multi-channel communication strategies to promote vaccinations, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * High school students enrolled in the Health Science Program at the Chambers County School District, Alabama Exclusion Criteria: -
Where this trial is running
Lafayette, Alabama
- Chambers County School District — Lafayette, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Isabel Scarinci, PhD — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Isabel C Scarinci, PhD
- Email: scarinci@uab.edu
- Phone: 2059757177
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.