Understanding how diseases spread in small groups
Methods and Tools for Understanding Disease Dynamics in Small, Structured Populations
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10873879
This study is looking at how diseases spread in places like hospitals by understanding how people interact with each other, and it aims to find better ways to prevent infections that can happen in healthcare settings.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PULLMAN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10873879 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving methods to model how diseases spread within small, structured populations, such as healthcare settings. By examining how individuals interact based on their roles and the environment they work in, the study aims to identify patterns that influence disease transmission. The researchers will use advanced mathematical models to analyze these interactions and their impact on public health. This approach could help in understanding and preventing healthcare-associated infections.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in small healthcare environments, such as hospitals or clinics, where disease transmission dynamics are critical.
Not a fit: Patients not in structured healthcare settings or those not at risk for healthcare-associated infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for preventing infections in healthcare settings, ultimately improving patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using mathematical modeling to understand disease dynamics, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
PULLMAN, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY — PULLMAN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LOFGREN, ERIC T — WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LOFGREN, ERIC T
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.
Conditions: Disease, Disease Outbreaks, Disorder