RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05984849

Playing Game to Learn About Children's Vaccine Project

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

Sponsor

Michigan State University

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

vaccine preventable diseases HPV

Summary

This proposed study aims to conduct timely research that promotes vaccine confidence and vaccination of one strongly recommended vaccine with suboptimal uptake rates: Human papillomavirus (HPV) in vulnerable and underserved youth aged 11-14.

Eligibility

Min Age: 11 YearsMax Age: 14 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Child sample: (1) 11-14 years old, (2) speaks and reads English, (3) has never received any doses of the HPV vaccine, (4) is not currently enrolled in another project that involves HPV-related education, and (5) agrees and provides assent to participate in research activities.
Parent sample: (1) parent or legal guardian of the participating child, (2) speak and read English, (3) own a smartphone, (4) agree to receive email and text messages, (5) is not currently enrolled in another project that involves HPV-related education, and (6) agree and provide consent to participate in research activities.

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