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Phase 4 N=200 Randomized Prevention

Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Female Sex Workers

Human Papillomavirus Infection

Enrolled (actual)
200
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Antibody Response to HPV Vaccine for HPV 6,11,16,18. — 1086.49; 1054.13; 745.06; 776.84 Milli Merck Units — p=>0.20

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Gardasil (Biological)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Primary completion
Aug 2011

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Antibody Response to HPV Vaccine for HPV 6,11,16,18.
1086.49; 1054.13; 745.06; 776.84; 3235.89; 2704.62 >0.20
PRIMARY
Proportion of Female Sex Workers Who Complete the Three Dose (0, 2, 6 Month) HPV Schedule in a Timely Manner Compared to the Modified (0, 3, 6 Month) Schedule.
91; 93 0.60
SECONDARY
Prevalence of Infection With HPV Subtypes (6,11,16,18) Among Female Sex Workers
21; 25 0.53
SECONDARY
Identify Barriers to Acceptance of HPV Vaccine Among Female Sex Workers
26; 20

Summary

The primary objectives of this study are to determine the acceptance and potential for the effective use of HPV vaccine in the standard and a modified schedule in female sex workers. Secondary objectives include ascertaining the prevalence of HPV types among female sex workers by age and sexual experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Between the age of 18 and 26 years
  • Registered female sex worker living in Lima
  • Healthy with no known immune deficiency
  • Willing to participate in a study of HPV vaccine including a Pap smear, three pregnancy tests, blood draws, and three vaccine administrations over 7 months
  • Willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Currently pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the next six months
  • Known immune deficiency disorder
  • Current receipt of immunosuppressive drugs
  • Allergy to yeast or known contraindication to HPV vaccine
  • Women who have had their cervix removed
  • Previous HPV vaccination
  • Current fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00925288). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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