One shot for boys could slash HPV in tanzania
NCT ID NCT04953130
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study in Tanzania tests whether giving boys a single dose of the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) can lower HPV infections in the community. Over 10,000 participants in 26 communities will be split: some communities vaccinate only girls (as usual), while others also vaccinate boys aged 14-18. After 3 years, researchers will compare HPV rates in young adults to see if adding boys makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Gardasil® HPV vaccine (4-valent)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that vaccinating boys with a single dose helps reduce HPV infections in the whole community, supporting broader vaccination programs.
What could go wrong
This is a large trial but results depend on community participation and follow-up. The single-dose approach may not provide long-lasting protection, and the study only measures impact after 3 years.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit
Mwanza, Tanzania