Promoting HPV vaccination in community health centers
HPV Multilevel Intervention Strategies Targeting Immunization in Community Settings (HPV MISTICS)
This study is trying to boost HPV vaccination rates among teens aged 11-17 in community health centers in Florida by using different strategies aimed at parents and healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 564 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT05677360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on increasing HPV vaccination rates among adolescents aged 11-17 in community health centers across Florida. It employs a multi-level approach involving strategies directed at parents, healthcare providers, and health center systems to enhance vaccine initiation and completion. The study will also investigate factors influencing the effectiveness of these interventions and assess implementation outcomes, including barriers and facilitators to ensure equitable access to vaccination. The goal is to improve public health by increasing HPV vaccination rates in underserved populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents of 11-17 year olds who have recently received care at participating health centers and have not yet initiated or completed the HPV vaccine series.
Not a fit: Patients who have already completed the HPV vaccination series or those who do not have access to the participating health centers may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates, leading to reduced incidence of HPV-related cancers in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with multi-level interventions to promote vaccinations, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * For Staff: * 18 years of age or older * Working within the participating Federally Qualified Health Center system * Able to read, write and speak English * For Providers: * 18 years of age or older * Working within the participating Federally Qualified Health Center system * Interacting with parents of adolescents ages 11-17 * Able to read, write and speak English * For parents: * Parent of 11-17 year old child that has received care within the prior two months at one of the participating Federally Qualified Health Centers * Whose child has not initiated or completed the HPV vaccine series at the time of their last visit * Able to read, write and speak English or Spanish, or Haitian Creole
Where this trial is running
Tampa, Florida
- Moffitt Cancer Center — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Susan T Vadaparampil, PhD, MPH — Moffitt Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Lindsay Fuzzell
- Email: Lindsay.Fuzzell@moffitt.org
- Phone: 813-799-6112
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.