Randomised Controlled Trial of Hepatitis B Vaccine Completion in Injecting Drug Users [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Lisa Maher (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Carolyn Day ,  A/Pr Ingrid Van Beek ,  Dr Libby Topp ,  Dr Marian Shanahan

Brief description This randomised trial will examine strategies to increase hepatitis B vaccination in drug users by comparing 1) usual clinical care; 2) enhanced outreach; and 3) financial incentive payments and assessing the proportion in each group who a) complete all 3 doses and b) develop immunity. Results will provide policy-makers and clinicians with important data on effectiveness, including cost effectiveness, and will help scientists and affected communities prepare for clinical trials of new vaccines.

Funding Amount $AUD 463,355.43

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant