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A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study to Examine Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Game-based Intervention in Promoting HPV Vaccination Among Vulnerable Youth to Prevent Cancers
Led by Michigan State University · Updated on 2026-05-20
180
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to promote vaccine confidence and increase vaccination rates for the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among vulnerable and underserved youth aged 11 to 14. It focuses on addressing the suboptimal uptake of this strongly recommended vaccine by assessing a game-based educational approach. The study is a pilot randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate feasibility and preliminary effectiveness in improving vaccine intent and uptake. Participants are divided into two groups: one group receives a game-based intervention designed to educate and encourage HPV vaccination, while the other group receives usual care without any intervention. The study involves parent-child dyads, with children aged 11 to 14 who have not yet received the HPV vaccine. The intervention is delivered via a health game, and the study measures changes from before to after the intervention. During the study, researchers will track participation rates, retention, involvement, and satisfaction with the intervention. They will also measure parents' intent to vaccinate their children immediately after the intervention and two months later, alongside actual vaccination uptake. Assessments occur at enrollment, immediately post-intervention, and two months afterward. The total study duration includes follow-up to monitor these outcomes and collect participant feedback.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Playing Game to Learn About Children's Vaccine Project
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Child is 11 to 14 years old
- Child speaks and reads English
- Child has never received any doses of the HPV vaccine
- Child is not currently enrolled in another project involving HPV-related education
- Child agrees and provides assent to participate
- Parent or legal guardian of the participating child
- Parent speaks and reads English
- Parent owns a smartphone
- Parent agrees to receive email and text messages
- Parent is not currently enrolled in another project involving HPV-related education
- Parent agrees and provides consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
- Individuals who refuse to provide consent or assent
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or virtual) to confirm eligibility and obtain consent and assent
Duration - Duration of the intervention period (not explicitly specified)
Participants in the HPV game group receive the game-based intervention designed to promote HPV vaccination; participants in the usual care group do not receive an intervention.
1 baseline visit and 1 immediate post-intervention visit
Duration - 2 months after intervention completion
Participants are followed for 2 months after completing the intervention to assess vaccine intent, uptake, retention, and satisfaction.
1 follow-up visit approximately 2 months post intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Community
Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85224
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Research Team
A
ANGELA CHEN, PhD
N
Nouran Ghonaim, BS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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