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New study probes measles vaccine doubts among new york parents
NCT ID NCT07373093
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveyed 99 caregivers of young children in a New York emergency department to find out why some are hesitant about the measles vaccine. Researchers also tested whether a simple message from a doctor could change their minds. The goal is to identify barriers and improve 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 could help doctors and public health officials create better messages to encourage measles vaccination.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small survey study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all populations or lead to direct changes in vaccination rates.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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99 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Parents of patients aged 1 year up to and including 6 years of age who present to the AMC pediatric ED between 7/1/2025 and 8/4/2025
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * N/A Exclusion Criteria: * -The patient is critically ill- Any life-threatening condition that requires pharmacological and/or mechanical support of vital organ functions, i.e. shock, moderate to severe asthma exacerbation, airway obstruction, anaphylaxis, etc. * The patient presents with major (i.e. leveled) trauma * The patient presents with concern for physical or sexual assault * The patient presents with need for child protective service evaluation * The patient or guardian are not English speaking * The patient presents in custody of a juvenile detention center or law enforcement * The patient presents without a consenting parent or legal guardian present at time of evaluation
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Albany Medical
Albany, New York, 12208, United States
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