Can a few online modules make doctors better at vaccine talks?

NCT ID NCT06074237

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a short training program could help pediatric and family medicine residents feel more confident and knowledgeable when counseling families about vaccines. 112 residents completed online modules and a simulated patient visit. The goal was to see if this training improves their communication skills and, eventually, vaccination rates.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this training approach could be used to better equip doctors to address vaccine hesitancy and improve vaccination rates.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed pilot study with no direct patient outcomes measured yet. Results may not apply to all clinics or translate into higher vaccination rates.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Vaccination Hesitancy Vaccination Refusal Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beaumont Health System

    Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States