Community-driven strategies to reduce dengue risk
Official title: Proyecto Tariki: Implementation Science for Community-Mobilized Risk Reduction of Dengue
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11003326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping communities work together to fight dengue fever by using a friendly app called DengueChat, which helps people share information and take action against mosquito breeding in their homes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | December 21, 2023 |
| Project end | October 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $624,490 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI176380-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11003326 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include community members living in areas at high risk for dengue transmission.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in regions where dengue is not prevalent may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the control of dengue fever by mobilizing communities to take action against mosquito breeding in their homes. It utilizes a software platform called DengueChat, which has been successfully implemented in other countries, to enhance communication and collaboration among community members, health care providers, and local authorities. The project aims to address past failures in dengue prevention by applying implementation science theories and adapting strategies based on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. By enhancing disease surveillance and response efforts, the research seeks to create a sustainable model for dengue risk reduction.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of dengue fever in affected communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementations of community mobilization strategies for dengue control have shown success in other countries, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paz-Soldan, Valerie Andrea — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Paz-Soldan, Valerie Andrea
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.