HPV Vaccine Videos for Vaccinations
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine which type of video—informational, personal story, or a mix of both—best encourages HPV vaccinations. The focus is on the HPV vaccine, which prevents certain cancers caused by the human papillomavirus. Parents of 11-17-year-olds who haven't yet received the HPV vaccine are ideal candidates for this trial. Participants will watch various videos about the vaccine to identify the most convincing approach. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to public health by identifying effective communication strategies for increasing HPV vaccination rates.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that these HPV vaccine videos are safe for viewers?
Research has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe and generally well-tolerated. Since its approval in the United States in 2006, studies have consistently confirmed its safety. Most recipients do not experience serious side effects. Common reactions may include mild soreness at the injection site or a slight fever, typical for many vaccines.
The video treatments in this study are not physically invasive. Designed to inform and educate about the HPV vaccine, these videos pose no safety concerns. They aim to help individuals make informed decisions about vaccination.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores new ways to boost HPV vaccination rates using video content. Unlike traditional methods that rely on brochures or verbal information, this trial tests video formats like animations and personal narratives, which might be more engaging and relatable. By tailoring personal stories to the viewer, the narrative videos could make the information more impactful and increase vaccine uptake. The combination of animation and narrative might also help clarify complex information, making it easier for people to understand why getting vaccinated is important. Researchers hope to find out which video approach, if any, is most effective at encouraging people to get vaccinated against HPV.
What evidence suggests that these HPV vaccine videos are effective in increasing vaccination rates?
Research has shown that videos can improve understanding and positivity about the HPV vaccine. In this trial, participants will view various video formats. Some studies have found that videos, especially when combined with text message reminders, increase vaccination rates. Videos featuring personal experiences with HPV have also succeeded. One study found that these personal stories nearly doubled vaccination rates within two months. This trial will test whether combining informational videos with personal stories enhances effectiveness, as different people are drawn to different types of content.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Daniel Salmon, PhD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents of children aged 11-17 who have not yet received the HPV vaccine. It aims to find out if different types of videos can encourage vaccination.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants are exposed to different video interventions to assess their impact on HPV vaccination uptake
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for HPV vaccination uptake
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- HPV Vaccine Information Video
- Viewer-tailored Personal Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Narrative Video
Trial Overview
The study is testing three approaches: informational animation videos about HPV, personal narrative videos sharing individual stories, and a combination of both, to see which method increases HPV vaccine uptake the most.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
personal narrative video followed immediately by the informational animation video
personal narrative video only
informational animation video followed immediately by the personal narrative video
informational animation video only
No videos
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Industry Sponsor
Chirfi Guindo
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Marketing Officer since 2022
Degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business
Robert M. Davis
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Bachelor's in Finance from Miami University
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