Evaluating a new sanitation system to improve water use and quality of life in homes.
Official title: Evaluation of the Portable Alternative Sanitation System (PASS) on In-Home Water Use and Quality of Life
Funded at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium · NIH-10893404 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how well a new portable sanitation system can help improve water access and hygiene for American Indian and Alaska Native families, especially in remote areas of Alaska where regular plumbing isn't available, to see if it can reduce illnesses caused by dirty water.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $363,420 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146094-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893404 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian and Alaska Native households lacking adequate water and sanitation facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who already have reliable access to in-home plumbing and sanitation services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of the Portable Alternative Sanitation System (PASS) in improving water access and sanitation in American Indian and Alaska Native households. It aims to address the high rates of water-washed diseases in these communities, particularly in remote areas of Alaska where traditional plumbing is often unavailable. By implementing this targeted intervention, the study will assess changes in water use, waste management, and overall well-being over time. Participants will be monitored for improvements in health outcomes related to sanitation and water quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce water-wash diseases and improve the quality of life for families in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous interventions targeting water and sanitation improvements in similar communities have shown promising results in reducing infection rates.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eichelberger, Laura P — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Eichelberger, Laura P
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.