Finding ways to prevent malaria outbreaks after severe flooding
After the flood: Optimal strategies to prevent malaria epidemics caused by severe flooding
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10925374
This study is looking at ways to stop malaria outbreaks that can happen after heavy flooding in rural areas, and it will test a special prevention method to help keep people safe from malaria in affected communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10925374 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively prevent malaria epidemics that can occur after severe flooding, particularly in rural areas. It builds on previous successful interventions by testing a targeted malaria chemoprevention strategy combined with larval source management. The study will involve a cluster randomized trial across multiple villages to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing malaria incidence during critical periods following flooding. Patients in affected communities may receive preventive treatments to help protect them from malaria.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in rural areas prone to flooding, particularly children and adults at risk of malaria.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in flood-prone areas or those who are not at risk for malaria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of malaria in communities affected by severe flooding.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot interventions have shown promising results, indicating that similar approaches can effectively reduce malaria incidence.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BOYCE, ROSS MATHEW — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: BOYCE, ROSS MATHEW
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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