Evaluating a standardized influenza vaccination program for hospitalized children
Official title: The INFLUENTIAL Trial - Inpatient FLU Vaccination Program Effectiveness: National Trial Implementing Best Practices and Learning Collaboratives
Run by University of Colorado, Denver · NCT05832307 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to see if a standardized approach to giving flu shots can increase vaccination rates among children who are hospitalized in different hospitals across the U.S.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Months to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 22000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 31, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05832307 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6 months and older who are admitted to an inpatient unit at a participating health system.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients admitted to critical care sites or hematology-oncology services may 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 study aims to assess whether a stakeholder-informed, standardized inpatient vaccination program can enhance influenza vaccination rates among hospitalized children in various U.S. pediatric health systems. Initially, a multidisciplinary team will be formed to create a best practice implementation guide for the vaccination program. Following this, the program will be piloted across three sites, and its effectiveness will be evaluated using an adaptive trial design across 12 health systems. The study will utilize established frameworks to measure the program's impact on vaccination rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase influenza vaccination rates among hospitalized children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar vaccination programs, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 6 months of age * Admitted to an inpatient unit at a participating health system Exclusion: \- Admission to critical care sites or hematology-oncology services Exclusion Criteria: * At least 6 months of age * Admitted to an inpatient unit at a participating health system Exclusion: \- Admission to critical care sites or hematology-oncology services
Where it's running
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Ann and Robert Lurie's Children Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Suchitra Rao — University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado
- Study coordinator: Suchitra Rao
- Email: suchitra.rao@childrenscolorado.org
- Phone: 7207772823
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.