Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 9 to 110

Combining HPV vaccination with adolescent health services in Ivory Coast

Official title: Strengthening HPV Vaccination and Adolescent Health Research Program (SHARP) in Ivory Coast

Run by Jhpiego · NCT06997705 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if combining HPV vaccinations with regular health services can help more young people in Ivory Coast get vaccinated.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages9 Years to 110 Years
SexAll
Enrollment3384 (estimated)
SponsorJhpiego
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Abidjan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 16, 2025
Main results expectedSeptember 2025
Study endsSeptember 2025
Registry record updatedMay 30, 2025
Trial IDNCT06997705 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 9 to 15 years who reside in the study regions and have parental or guardian consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not reside in the study regions or those unable to provide consent or assent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This initiative aims to improve the uptake of HPV vaccination among adolescents in Côte d'Ivoire by integrating it with primary care and preventive health services. The study will assess the feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and sustainability of a locally-designed health service package for adolescents aged 9 to 15. By involving parents or guardians in the process, the study seeks to enhance participation and ensure comprehensive care. The research will be conducted in specific regions of Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on optimizing vaccination strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates and improve overall adolescent health services in Côte d'Ivoire.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in integrating vaccination programs with health services, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for adolescents:

* Age: 9 to 15;
* Residence in the study regions;
* Parental or guardian permission is required;
* Provides assent and agrees to participate in the study.

Inclusion criteria for Parents/caregivers:

* Be the parent or legal guardian of an adolescent aged 9 to 15 years;
* Residence in the study regions;
* Provides informed consent and agrees to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* People who have time constraints;
* those who do not speak French or the prominent dialects in study regions;
* those unable to participate because ill, intoxicated or appearing psychologically impaired;
* those residing outside study health regions;
* those who do not provide consent/assent to participate.

Where it's running

  • École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d'Économie Appliquée (ENSEA)
    Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.