Evaluating the impact of fact boxes on vaccination decisions for COVID-19 and influenza
Do Evidence-based Fact Boxes Improve Informed Decision-making About COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination in More and Less Disadvantaged Groups Equally? - Study Protocol for a Multi-center Cluster RCT in Health and Social Care in Germany
This study is testing if using easy-to-understand fact boxes can help people from different backgrounds in Germany make better decisions about getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Harding Center for Risk Literacy Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Potsdam, Brandenburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06076421 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of evidence-based fact boxes designed to aid decision-making regarding COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations among individuals from diverse social backgrounds in Germany. It aims to determine whether these fact boxes can improve informed decision-making and promote equity in healthcare by addressing the needs of various educational and socioeconomic groups. The study employs a multi-center, cluster-randomized, cross-sectional design to compare the outcomes of participants using fact boxes against those receiving standard health education. The focus is on enhancing shared decision-making in vaccination contexts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults residing in Germany who speak Arabic, German, Russian, or Turkish and are currently facing a vaccination decision for themselves or a family member.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak the eligible languages or who are not currently making a vaccination decision may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more equitable health outcomes by improving vaccination decision-making across diverse populations.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of fact boxes in health communication has shown promise, this specific approach focusing on diverse social groups is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults of legal age with current residence in Germany and who speak Arabic, German, Russian, Turkish * People who are currently facing a decision about COVID-19 or influenza vaccination for themselves or a family member (e.g. caring relatives) * Informed online consent Exclusion Criteria: * Language other than Arabic, German, Russian, Turkish * People without a current vaccination decision * No informed consent
Where this trial is running
Potsdam, Brandenburg
- Harding Center for Risk Literacy, Faculty of Health Sciences Brandenburg, University of Potsdam — Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christin Ellermann, MSc — Harding Center for Risk Literacy
- Study coordinator: Christin Ellermann, MSc
- Email: christin.ellermann@uni-potsdam.de
- Phone: +49 331 270 925 8
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.