Creating a tool to analyze how infectious diseases spread in close contact settings
Developing TranStat: A user-friendly R package for the analysis of infectious disease transmission and control among close contacts
['FUNDING_U01'] · UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA · NIH-10857351
This study is creating an easy-to-use software that helps understand how infectious diseases spread in places like homes and schools, so researchers can better plan ways to control outbreaks, like using vaccines and masks.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATHENS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10857351 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a user-friendly software package that helps analyze the transmission of infectious diseases among individuals in close contact environments, such as households and schools. By utilizing advanced statistical methods tailored for these specific settings, the tool aims to provide insights into how diseases spread and how effective control measures, like vaccinations and masking, can be. The software will also assist researchers in designing studies by calculating necessary sample sizes and statistical power, ultimately improving public health responses to infectious diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in close contact settings, such as families with children or groups in schools and workplaces.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in close contact environments or those who do not interact with infectious disease transmission dynamics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the understanding of infectious disease dynamics and improve strategies for controlling outbreaks, benefiting public health.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has successfully developed similar tools for analyzing infectious disease transmission, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
ATHENS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA — ATHENS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YANG, YANG — UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
- Study coordinator: YANG, YANG
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 below.
Conditions: Chronic Disease