Text alerts could boost HPV shots for ugandan teens
NCT ID NCT06161831
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether sending text messages or automated phone reminders to parents helps girls aged 10-14 get the HPV vaccine on time. About 400 parents in Kampala, Uganda, are taking part. The goal is to see if simple reminders can improve vaccination rates and protect against cervical cancer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Text message or automated phone reminder
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show a simple way to boost HPV vaccination rates and prevent cervical cancer in Uganda.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in one city, so results may not apply elsewhere. Reminders may not change behavior if other barriers exist.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Makerere University/Mulago Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
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