Mobile diagnostics for controlling schistosomiasis infections
MEDSCAN: Mobile Enabled Diagnostics for Schistosomiasis Control Analytics
['FUNDING_R01'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · NIH-10866484
This study is creating a friendly mobile app called MEDSCAN to help track and manage schistosomiasis, especially in school-aged kids in Sub-Saharan Africa, by using quick tests to gather important health information in real-time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10866484 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile application called MEDSCAN that will enhance the surveillance and control of schistosomiasis, a disease affecting millions, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The application will analyze point-of-care diagnostic tests, allowing for real-time monitoring and data collection. By leveraging advanced image-processing algorithms, the platform aims to provide public health officials with the necessary tools to implement targeted interventions effectively. The project is particularly focused on school-aged children, who are at the highest risk of infection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are school-aged children living in areas endemic to schistosomiasis, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in endemic regions or who are not within the school-aged demographic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved detection and management of schistosomiasis, ultimately reducing the disease burden among vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health technologies for disease surveillance, indicating a promising potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Nashville, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHERR, THOMAS F — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SCHERR, THOMAS F
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.
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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus