Understanding vaccination attitudes during mild fever
Official title: Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions and Behaviors of Healthcare Professionals and the General Population Regarding Vaccination During Febrile Illness
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT06959420 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how healthcare workers and the general public feel about getting vaccinated when they have a mild fever to see what might help or stop them from getting vaccinated in those situations.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 630 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne, France) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 10, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06959420 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include healthcare professionals who administer vaccines and adults aged 18 years and older from the general population.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under the age of 18 and healthcare professionals who do not participate in vaccination practices 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 observational study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of healthcare professionals and the general population regarding vaccination during febrile illnesses. It aims to identify barriers and incentives that affect vaccination decisions in these situations, where guidelines are often unclear. By utilizing questionnaires, the study seeks to gather insights that could lead to improved vaccination rates and reduced missed opportunities for immunization during mild fevers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance vaccination coverage and ensure timely immunization even during mild febrile illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited data on this specific approach, studies addressing vaccination attitudes and practices have shown potential for improving immunization rates.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals : to administer vaccines as part of their usual practice * General population: adults aged 18 years old and over. Exclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals: professionals that do not vaccinate patients in their usual practice. * General population : individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Where it's running
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CHU Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers, Md PhD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Soumaya Essalim, PhD student
- Email: Soumaya.Essalim@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (0)477829222
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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.