Improving health for international travelers and reducing infection spread
CK21-001 - Global TravEpiNet (GTEN): U.S. Travelers' Health Research, Surveillance, Communication and Outreach Network Supplement
This study is all about helping international travelers stay healthy and safe by gathering important health information and creating helpful resources for both travelers and their doctors, so they can prevent getting sick and spreading infections when they return home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10850506 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health risks faced by international travelers and aims to improve their health outcomes while preventing the spread of infections back home. It involves collecting real-time data from clinical sites across the U.S. to monitor pre-travel health care and developing educational resources for travelers and healthcare providers. The project also includes a public health outreach program that provides tools and guidance for high-risk travelers, ensuring they receive the necessary care before and after their trips.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals planning to travel internationally, particularly those considered high-risk or visiting friends and relatives (VFR) in other countries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not travel internationally or have no plans to travel may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health interventions for international travelers, reducing their risk of illness and the potential spread of infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in similar public health initiatives aimed at improving traveler health and preventing disease spread.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Larocque, Regina C — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Larocque, Regina C
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.