HPV Vaccine's Real-World impact under the microscope in sikkim
NCT ID NCT04588402
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checks how well the HPV vaccine prevents cervical HPV infection in women in Sikkim, India, about 7 years after the vaccine was introduced. Researchers will collect cervical samples from 5,500 married women aged 18-22 and compare infection rates to those before vaccination. The goal is to see if the vaccine is working in real life and provide feedback to health authorities.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that the HPV vaccine effectively prevents cervical HPV infection in a real-world setting, supporting its use in public health programs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It only measures infection, not cancer prevention, and is limited to one region.
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Sikkim Manipal Hospital
RECRUITINGGangtok, Sikkim, 737107, India
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