Texts and letters aim to boost HPV shots in rural teens
NCT ID NCT05148559
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether sending vaccine reminders by text, email, or mail can increase HPV vaccination rates among 12-year-olds in rural areas, where uptake is lower. Over 5,400 teens in a regional healthcare system are enrolled. Parents receive reminders every other month until their child is fully vaccinated or turns 13.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vaccine reminder notices (text, email, or mailed letter)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show a simple way to increase vaccination rates in rural areas, helping prevent HPV-related cancers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may vary by region and may not apply to all communities. Reminders alone may not overcome other barriers like access or hesitancy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marshfield Clinic Health System
Marshfield, Wisconsin, 54449, United States
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