๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-12

Preventive Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Trial in Kidney Transplant Recipients (NCT03036930)

Immunogenicity of Nonavalent HPV Vaccine Administered Prior to Renal Transplantation in Adults: A Prospective, Single-Arm, Multi-Center Clinical Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This phase II trial studies whether the nonavalent human papillomavirus vaccine given to adults prior to kidney transplantation can help the body build and maintain an effective immune response during the post-transplant period when they receive immunosuppressive drugs to prevent transplant rejection. This study will help inform our scientific understanding about vaccine-induced immune responses among immunosuppressed individuals.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center โ€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 18 Years to 49 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center โ€” Birmingham, Alabama
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • UCSF Medical Center-Mount Zion โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Northwestern University โ€” Chicago, Illinois
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ€” Rochester, Minnesota
  • UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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