Survey reveals hidden psychological factors behind vaccine choices

NCT ID NCT07172074

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study surveyed 1,786 US adults to understand which psychological traits—like needle fear, distrust, or open-mindedness—are most strongly linked to vaccine attitudes and history. Participants answered questions online about their feelings toward vaccines and which age-recommended vaccines they had received. The goal is to find new ways to encourage vaccination by targeting the right psychological motives.

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 could identify key psychological targets for future vaccine promotion campaigns, potentially increasing vaccination rates.

What could go wrong

This is an observational survey study, not a clinical trial testing an intervention. The findings are associations, not proof of cause and effect, and may not translate into real-world behavior change.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Vaccination Hesitancy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States