This study will serve as one of the first to develop and test the effectiveness of strategies to promote HPV vaccination among diverse rural parents and caregivers of children ages 9-17 years in the Mountain West. Once implemented into practice, our intervention could significantly reduce disparities in the burden of HPV-associated cancers among rural populations in the United States.
The proposed study will assess the effectiveness of a clinic-based behavioral outreach intervention to increase HPV vaccination rates at community clinics in rural counties. The intervention consists of communication and engagement strategies delivered within routine care settings and is designed to pose no more than minimal risk to participants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Parents/Caregivers (P/C) of children/adolescents (C/A) ages 9-17 years of age (i.e., age-eligible for HPV vaccination);
* P/C with active clinic patients (i.e., have been seen in the clinic in the last 12 months); and
* P/C who speak either English or Spanish.
Exclusion Criteria:
* P/C of C/A with previous excluding HPV vaccination history (e.g., completed vaccination, or not due);
* P/C of C/A with clinical conditions that influence the CDC HPV vaccination recommendations (e.g., pregnancy);
* P/C of C/A with other factors that would influence CDC HPV recommendations; and
* P/C that does not speak Spanish or English.
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.
What they're measuring
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Intervention Reach: Vaccination Next Step Initiation (Next HPV dose completion)