Improving HPV vaccination and adolescent health in Laos
Integrated Service Delivery to Improve Adolescent Health and HPV Vaccination in Lao PDR: a Quasi-Experimental Mixed-Methods Study
This study is testing if adding HPV vaccinations to health services for young teens in Laos can help more girls get vaccinated and improve their overall health care.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Health Poverty Action Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Muang Sing, Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06650956 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating HPV vaccination into adolescent health services for increasing vaccine uptake among girls aged 10-13 in Laos. It will assess the impact of this integration on the utilization of other health services among both boys and girls in the same age group. The study will also explore barriers and facilitators to implementing this combined intervention and gather opinions from adolescents, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The research will be conducted over a period of nine months in selected districts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are 10-13-year-old boys and girls, particularly those attending randomly selected schools or living in remote villages.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 10 or older than 13 years will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates and improve overall adolescent health services in Laos.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with integrated health service approaches, but this specific integration in Laos is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female aged 10-13 years for HPV vaccination and SRH education * Male aged 10-13 years for SRH education * 10-13-year-old male and female students in randomly selected schools with at least 100 students in target classes (year-5 primary, year-1, 2 and 3 secondary) * 10-13-year-old males and females who are out-of-school and living in 2 remote villages each from four randomly selected health centers located around the selected schools Exclusion Criteria: * males and females younger than 10 years or older than 13 years
Where this trial is running
Muang Sing, Province
- Sing District, Luang Namtha Province — Muang Sing, Province, Laos (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thet Lynn, MD, MMedSc Global Health — Health Poverty Action
- Study coordinator: Kongmany Chaleunvong, MD, PhD
- Email: kchaluenvong@gmail.com
- Phone: +8562022200650
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.