Febrile IllnessNCT06959420
Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions and Behaviors of Healthcare Professionals and the General Population Regarding Vaccination During Febrile Illness
An observational study of Febrile Illness, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Patients and healthcare professionals often lack adequate information regarding the possibility of vaccinating during febrile illnesses due to limited data. French guidelines on this topic remain vague, placing the responsibility for decision-making on healthcare professionals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Febrile Illness
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- Type of treatment
- Vaccines
- How many people
- 630 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 18 Mar 2025to 10 Oct 2028
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: People in the general population and healthcare professionals concerned by vaccination.
Who may be able to join
- Healthcare professionals : to administer vaccines as part of their usual practice
- General population: adults aged 18 years old and over.
Who cannot join
- Healthcare professionals: professionals that do not vaccinate patients in their usual practice.
- General population : individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
CHU Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France, 42055
About this study
Patients and healthcare professionals often lack adequate information regarding the possibility of vaccinating during febrile illnesses due to limited data. French guidelines on this topic remain vague, placing the responsibility for decision-making on healthcare professionals. This lack of clear guidance, combined with a perceived low urgency for vaccination in such cases, frequently leads to postponements, resulting in missed vaccination opportunities.
By investigating the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of both patients and healthcare professionals, the investigators can identify obstacles and leverage incentives to promote vaccination during mild febrile illnesses. This approach could help reduce missed opportunities and improve vaccine coverage overall.
- Conditions
- Febrile Illness
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
- Keywords
- Vaccination, Immunization, Febrile illness, Mild fever, Efficacy, Safety
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireOther
Anonymous self-administered questionnaire on the Limesurvey platform.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare professionals | Health professionals who administer vaccines as part of their usual practice. Receives: Other: Questionnaire | |
| General population | Adults aged 18 years old and over Receives: Other: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Population in favour of vaccination during febrile periods
Proportion of the general population and healthcare professionals in favour of vaccination during febrile periods
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 May 2025
- Study start18 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Oct 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Febrile IllnessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint EtienneThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 630 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers, Md PhD, Principal investigator, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06959420
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRBN322025
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 7 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions and Behaviors of Healthcare Professionals and the General Population Regarding Vaccination During Febrile Illness
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06959420
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRBN322025
- Conditions
- Febrile Illness
- Keywords
- Vaccination, Immunization, Febrile illness, Mild fever, Efficacy, Safety
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 630 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint EtienneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Oct 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 May 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Patients and healthcare professionals often lack adequate information regarding the possibility of vaccinating during febrile illnesses due to limited data. French guidelines on this topic remain vague, placing the responsibility for decision-making on healthcare professionals. This lack of clear guidance, combined with a perceived low urgency for vaccination in such cases, frequently leads to postponements, resulting in missed vaccination opportunities.
By investigating the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of both patients and healthcare professionals, the investigators can identify obstacles and leverage incentives to promote vaccination during mild febrile illnesses. This approach could help reduce missed opportunities and improve vaccine coverage overall.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare professionals | – | Other: QuestionnaireHealth professionals who administer vaccines as part of their usual practice. |
| General population | – | Other: QuestionnaireAdults aged 18 years old and over |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- People in the general population and healthcare professionals concerned by vaccination.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Healthcare professionals : to administer vaccines as part of their usual practice
- General population: adults aged 18 years old and over.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Healthcare professionals: professionals that do not vaccinate patients in their usual practice.
- General population : individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionnaireAnonymous self-administered questionnaire on the Limesurvey platform. | Other | General population, Healthcare professionals |
Primary outcome
Population in favour of vaccination during febrile periods
Time frame: Day 1
Proportion of the general population and healthcare professionals in favour of vaccination during febrile periods
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Elisabeth Botelho-Nevers, Md PhD principal investigator
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Febrile Illness, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Soumaya Essalim, PhD student ((0)477829222 ext. +33, Soumaya.Essalim@chu-st-etienne.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Population in favour of vaccination during febrile periods (time frame: Day 1). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Oct 2026.