Vaccine education goes digital: games and animations aim to sway hesitant teens

NCT ID NCT06832670

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether educational materials, a video animation, and a simulation game could improve vaccine knowledge and reduce hesitancy in adolescents aged 18-21. A total of 210 participants were split into an intervention group and a control group. The goal was to see if these engaging tools could positively influence health beliefs and increase vaccine acceptance.

What this could mean

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Active substance: vaccine education, video animation, and game application
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide a simple, low-cost way to increase vaccine acceptance among young people, helping reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study measuring knowledge and attitudes, not actual vaccination rates. Results may not apply to other age groups or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Education Vaccination Hesitancy

As listed by the trial registrant

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ADOLESCENT HEALTH HEALTH VACCINATION HESITANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Kahramanmaraş, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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