Rural HPV vaccine push aims to prevent cancer in kids

NCT ID NCT07217145

Ongoing Prevention Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a clinic-based outreach program can help more rural parents get their children (ages 9-17) the HPV vaccine. Researchers are working with 1,455 families at community clinics in the Mountain West. The goal is to see if simple communication and engagement strategies during routine visits can boost vaccination rates and reduce future cancer disparities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral outreach intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could increase HPV vaccination rates in rural communities, helping prevent HPV-related cancers.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment, so results depend on how well clinics adopt the outreach. It may not work in all settings or for all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Communication neoplasm Patient Acceptance of Health Care human papilloma virus infection prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HPV VACCINATION SERIES COMPLETION UPTAKE VACCINATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States

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