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Official title Addressing Unfunded Vaccines Through a Co-payment Mechanism in Pharmacies
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06489964
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this pilot demonstration and evaluation project is to determine the acceptability and feasibility of a co-payment model among the public and providers and assess whether a co-payment model in community pharmacies in Nova Scotia and Ontario increases the accessibility and uptake of recommended but unfunded vaccines. The research questions that guided the development of this study are: What is the feasibility of implementing a co-payment model for recommended but unfunded vaccines in community pharmacies?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Community Pharmacy Sites: for the selection of the community pharmacies will include volume of prescriptions (e.g., how busy the site it), stable...
- Members of the Public: The participating pilot pharmacies will recruit through targeted screening members of the public who meet the vaccine-specific...
- Recommended but Unfunded Vaccines: FluMist Quadrivalent: An age-appropriate quadrivalent influenza should be used in children (2 to 17 years) without...
You likely can't join if
- FluMist Quadrivalent: should not be used in children or adolescents for whom it is contraindicated or for whom there are warnings and precautions...
- Shingrix: Persons with active herpes zoster (HZ) should not be immunized with HZ vaccine; should not be used in individuals already adequately...
- Abrysvo or Arexvy (RSV): Persons under the age 50 years should not be immunized with RSV vaccine (exception is use of Abrysvo in pregnancy), as it is...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.