360 Participants Needed

Telehealth Education for Vaccine Hesitancy

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SB
SA
Overseen BySara Al-Dahir, PharmD
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is a 12-18 month behavioral intervention study to assess the impact of enrolling individuals a clinical pharmacist run Telehealth education focused on wellness and preventive health strategies. Individuals will be randomized to either a wellness education only model focusing on nutrition, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension or a wellness education model with personalized preventative medicine strategies for the patient. All participants will complete individual and group based interventions. Individuals will be recruited from target work industries such as health workers, teachers aides and the food industry. We are recruiting individuals who come from urban, semi-rural or rural communities or have additional social determinants of health that indicate social vulnerability. The primary outcome is willingness to participate in preventative medicine strategies to prevent development of chronic medical conditions. The secondary outcome is barriers to preventive medicine strategies including for chronic preventable disease such as nutrition, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and medication compliance.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems to focus on education about vaccines and wellness, so it's unlikely that you would need to change your medication routine.

How does the Telehealth Education for Vaccine Hesitancy treatment differ from other treatments for vaccine hesitancy?

This treatment is unique because it uses telehealth (remote healthcare services) to provide education and support, which can be more accessible and convenient for patients compared to traditional in-person interventions. It combines wellness education with specific vaccination information, potentially addressing both general health concerns and specific vaccine hesitancy in a comprehensive manner.12345

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Telehealth Education for Vaccine Hesitancy?

Research shows that telehealth and internet-based education programs can improve health outcomes and user satisfaction in various clinical settings. These programs have been effective in increasing patient engagement and improving practices, suggesting potential benefits for addressing vaccine hesitancy through telehealth education.678910

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Sara Al-Dahir, PhD

Principal Investigator

Xavier University of Louisiana.

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Klaus Heyer, PhD

Principal Investigator

Nunez Community College

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults aged 18-55 working in high-risk industries like healthcare, education, and food service. Participants should have incomplete COVID-19 or flu vaccinations, speak English, and be able to use telehealth tech. Those with severe allergies to vaccines, certain heart conditions, immunosuppressive diseases, or who've completed their COVID-19 vaccine series can't join.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to use Telehealth technology via tablet, cell phone, or computer
Currently employed or seeking training in target industries such as healthcare, education, beauty, hospitality, food (culinary) and industrial plant workers
I have not completed my COVID-19 or flu vaccinations.

Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
I have been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat.
Individuals with documented allergy or reaction to COVID-19 or influenza vaccine
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive telehealth interventions focusing on wellness, with one arm also receiving vaccination education and counseling

24-30 months
Minimum of 3 individual visits and group informational visits

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for vaccine completion and changes in vaccine hesitancy

1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Telehealth: Wellness and Vaccination
  • TeleHealth: Wellness Only
Trial Overview The study tests a telehealth program run by clinical pharmacists focusing on wellness and vaccination education. Participants will either learn about general wellness or wellness plus vaccination over a period of up to 30 months through individual and group sessions. The goal is to see if this increases vaccine completion rates among at-risk workers.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Telehealth Arm: Personalized Preventative Medicine StrategiesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Telehealth Arm: Preventative Medicine EducationActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Xavier University of Louisiana.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
9
Recruited
2,700+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Professionally facilitated Internet-based health programs can moderately improve health outcomes and user satisfaction for certain clinical populations, indicating their potential effectiveness.
However, there is a need for a stronger evidence base to support the broader implementation of these eHealth applications in patient-centered care.
Internet-based patient education and support interventions: a review of evaluation studies and directions for future research.Nguyen, HQ., Carrieri-Kohlman, V., Rankin, SH., et al.[2022]
A systematic review of 52 studies on ECHO and ECHO-like tele-education models found that while providers reported increased satisfaction, knowledge, and clinical confidence, the overall quality of evidence was low due to reliance on self-reports and surveys.
For patient-related outcomes, evidence suggested some effectiveness in improving care for conditions like hepatitis C and type 2 diabetes, but most studies were non-randomized and retrospective, highlighting the need for more rigorous research to confirm these findings.
Impact of Project ECHO Models of Medical Tele-Education: a Systematic Review.McBain, RK., Sousa, JL., Rose, AJ., et al.[2021]
The Project ECHO model has effectively expanded access to specialized cancer care over the past 10 years, with a review of 25 studies showing widespread participation and improved learning among healthcare providers.
Nearly half of the studies indicated that ECHO programs led to changes in provider practices, particularly in areas like HCV vaccination and palliative care, suggesting the model's potential to enhance clinical outcomes.
Project ECHO for Cancer Care: a Scoping Review of Provider Outcome Evaluations.Arora, S., Brakey, HR., Jones, JL., et al.[2023]

Citations

Internet-based patient education and support interventions: a review of evaluation studies and directions for future research. [2022]
Impact of Project ECHO Models of Medical Tele-Education: a Systematic Review. [2021]
Project ECHO for Cancer Care: a Scoping Review of Provider Outcome Evaluations. [2023]
Caregiver Perceptions of a Telehealth Wellness Program. [2018]
An Internet-Based Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Management Integrated With Primary Care Electronic Health Records: Mixed Methods Evaluation of Implementation Fidelity and User Engagement. [2021]
The AIMS approach: regulating receptivity in patient-provider vaccine conversations. [2023]
Pandemic response in Alaska: Preparing pharmacists to lead vaccination efforts. [2023]
Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural Pediatric Primary Care. [2021]
Impact of an Education Intervention on COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Military Base Population. [2022]
Mass Immunization and Vaccine Hesitancy in Children and Their Families: A Long and Winding Road Ahead to Address without a Second Thought. [2021]
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