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I Vaccinate: Testing Multi-Level Interventions to Improve HPV Vaccination

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Cervical Carcinoma
Human Papillomavirus-Related Malignant Neoplasm
Interventions
Other: Best Practice
Other: Educational Intervention
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Other: Reminder
Registration Number
NCT04452526
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Brief Summary

This trial studies how well a multi-level health system-based intervention works in improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine initiation and completion among children in health systems in four Appalachian states. Utilizing educational and promotional materials and electronic health record reminders, may improve the uptake of the HPV vaccine in children and young adults, ultimately preventing the development of cervical cancer.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. Test the effectiveness of a multi-level intervention (MLI) directed at clinics, providers, and patients (parents of children aged 11-12) to improve HPV vaccine initiation and completion in health systems in four Appalachian states (Kentucky \[KY\], Ohio \[OH\], West Virginia \[WV,\] and Virginia \[VA\]) among children aged 11-12 and assess the effectiveness of the intervention program among subgroups, e.g., females versus (vs) males.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Assess sustainability of the intervention. II. Assess cost impacts of the intervention III. Assess changes in clinic practices that occur as a result of the intervention in terms of staff responsibilities for the vaccination process and reducing missed opportunities for vaccination.

IV. Assess whether interventions focused on 13-26 year olds increases catch-up vaccination.

V. Examine changes in knowledge and attitudes of providers via educational session pre-post surveys.

VI. Satisfaction with the intervention at the multiple levels.

OUTLINE: Health systems are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM I (EARLY INTERVENTION): Health systems receive educational materials consisting of posters, brochures and table tents. Providers complete survey about HPV knowledge, participate in educational session over 1 hour and receive educational handouts on the HPV vaccine. Patients receive educational materials about HPV vaccine and reminder letters for HPV vaccination.

ARM II (DELAYED INTERVENTION): Health systems, providers, and patients receive usual care for 12 months, then receive multi-level intervention as in Arm I.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1500
Inclusion Criteria

CLINIC

  • Located in one of the counties that are part of this program
  • Provides care to patients aged 11-26
  • Provides immunizations

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (PHYSICIANS, NURSES) AND OFFICE STAFF

  • Practicing in a clinic in one of the participating health systems
  • Personnel involved in the vaccine process (determined by individual clinics)
  • Able to speak, read, and write English
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ARM I (EARLY INTERVENTION) (educational material, reminders)Educational InterventionHealth systems receive educational materials consisting of posters, brochures and handouts. Providers complete survey about HPV knowledge, participate in educational session over 1 hour and receive educational handouts on the HPV vaccine. Patients receive educational materials about HPV vaccine and reminder letters for HPV vaccination
ARM II (DELAYED INTERVENTION)(education, reminder, usual care)Questionnaire AdministrationHealth systems, providers, and patients receive usual care for 12 months, then receive multi-level intervention as in Arm I.
ARM II (DELAYED INTERVENTION)(education, reminder, usual care)Best PracticeHealth systems, providers, and patients receive usual care for 12 months, then receive multi-level intervention as in Arm I.
ARM II (DELAYED INTERVENTION)(education, reminder, usual care)ReminderHealth systems, providers, and patients receive usual care for 12 months, then receive multi-level intervention as in Arm I.
ARM II (DELAYED INTERVENTION)(education, reminder, usual care)Educational InterventionHealth systems, providers, and patients receive usual care for 12 months, then receive multi-level intervention as in Arm I.
ARM I (EARLY INTERVENTION) (educational material, reminders)Best PracticeHealth systems receive educational materials consisting of posters, brochures and handouts. Providers complete survey about HPV knowledge, participate in educational session over 1 hour and receive educational handouts on the HPV vaccine. Patients receive educational materials about HPV vaccine and reminder letters for HPV vaccination
ARM I (EARLY INTERVENTION) (educational material, reminders)Questionnaire AdministrationHealth systems receive educational materials consisting of posters, brochures and handouts. Providers complete survey about HPV knowledge, participate in educational session over 1 hour and receive educational handouts on the HPV vaccine. Patients receive educational materials about HPV vaccine and reminder letters for HPV vaccination
ARM I (EARLY INTERVENTION) (educational material, reminders)ReminderHealth systems receive educational materials consisting of posters, brochures and handouts. Providers complete survey about HPV knowledge, participate in educational session over 1 hour and receive educational handouts on the HPV vaccine. Patients receive educational materials about HPV vaccine and reminder letters for HPV vaccination
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in knowledge of providersBaseline up to 60 months

Will compare changes in knowledge of providers via educational session pre-post survey. Changes in Knowledge following the educational session will be assessed using linear mixed models containing random health system effects.

Change in rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiation among 11-12 year oldsBaseline up to 24 months

The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed by comparing early vs delayed intervention clinics at the end of the first implementation phase adjusting for baseline rates and pre- versus (vs) post implementation rates in the delayed implementation clinics.

Change in rate of HPV vaccination initiation among those 13-26Baseline up to 24 months

The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed by comparing early vs delayed intervention clinics at the end of the first implementation phase adjusting for baseline rates and pre- versus (vs) post implementation rates in the delayed implementation clinics.

SustainabilityUp to 24 months

Will use logistic regression models with random health systems effects to compare odds of vaccination at the end of sustainability period to odds of vaccination at the end of the implementation period.

Cost-effectivenessUp to 60 months

Will conduct the cost-effectiveness analyses of using the multi-level intervention (MLI) intervention to promote HPV vaccination in three broad steps.

Change in attitudes of providersBaseline up to 60 months

Will compare changes in attitudes of providers via educational session pre-post survey.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

West Virginia University

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Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

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