Investigating the impact of untreated well water on gastrointestinal illnesses in children.
Wells and Enteric Disease Transmission: A randomized trial of children supplied drinking water from private wells (WET-Trial)
This study is looking at how drinking water from untreated private wells might affect the health of young children under 5, by comparing those who drink treated water to those who drink untreated water to see if it makes a difference in stomach illnesses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Temple Univ of the Commonwealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898866 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how drinking water from untreated private wells affects the health of children under the age of 5. By conducting a randomized controlled trial, the study will compare the incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses in children who consume treated well water using ultraviolet light versus those who receive a placebo treatment. The goal is to gather robust epidemiological data on the health risks associated with untreated well water and to identify effective interventions to reduce these risks. The study aims to address a significant public health concern, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children under the age of 5 who consume water from private wells.
Not a fit: Patients who do not consume water from private wells or are older than 5 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to untreated well water.
How similar studies have performed: This research is novel as there have been no prior randomized controlled trials specifically linking gastrointestinal illnesses to untreated well water consumption.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Temple Univ of the Commonwealth — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Murphy, Heather M — Temple Univ of the Commonwealth
- Study coordinator: Murphy, Heather M
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.