Fluad vs. Fluzone High-Dose Vaccine Effectiveness Among Adults ≥65 Years (NCT06029933)
Relative Vaccine Effectiveness of Adjuvanted Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (aIIV) vs High-Dose Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (HD-IIV) for Prevention of Lab-Confirmed Influenza Among Adults ≥65 Years of Age in the United States
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will evaluate the relative vaccine effectiveness of quadrivalent adjuvanted inactivated influenza vaccine (aIIV4) versus quadrivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV4) in preventing polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed influenza and influenza-related outcomes in adults ≥65 years of age during the 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2026/27 influenza seasons. The study is an observational study conducted at Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC), an integrated health care system in the United States.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Kaiser Permanente Northern California (entire region) — Oakland, California
Age range: 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California (entire region) — Oakland, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (510) 267-7571
Email: Amber.Hyman@kp.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.