United States50,786 participantsStarted 2024-03-25
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to test whether messages encouraging patients to ask about a Shingrix vaccine at an upcoming appointment will increase Shingrix vaccination rates. The study will also test which of several message versions is most effective.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 50+
* Has not received any doses of the Shingrix vaccine according to the Geisinger EHR
* Has a non-acute in-person Geisinger primary care appointment in a department that stocks Shingrix scheduled with enough time to be randomized
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cannot be contacted via the communication modality being used in the study (e.g., patient portal, SMS), e.g., due to insufficient/missing contact information in the EHR or because they opted out
* Patient does not have an approved insurance on file for Shingrix outreach for their appointment type or department
* Appointment type or department not approved for outreach by Geisinger leadership at the time of outreach
* While a separate flu vaccination nudge campaign is running (approximately from September through December, 2024), patients will be excluded if they have not received a flu shot in the 2024-25 flu season according to the EHR. Such patients will be eligible for inclusion again as soon as the flu vaccination campaign ends.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.