Using treated fabric strips to prevent malaria transmission outdoors
Spatial repellents to reduce the outdoor transmission of malaria
This study is looking at how well special fabric strips treated with a mosquito-repelling substance can help reduce malaria by keeping mosquitoes away, and it’s for people living in areas where malaria is a concern, like forest rangers and local communities in Thailand and Cambodia.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10757935 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of transfluthrin-treated hessian fabric strips (TTHFS) in reducing outdoor malaria transmission. The project involves analyzing previous studies from Tanzania and conducting field tests in Thailand and Cambodia to assess how well these fabric strips deter mosquito bites in different climates. Additionally, the research aims to understand user acceptance of these fabric strips among forest rangers and local communities, which is crucial for successful implementation. By identifying optimal conditions for TTHFS use, the study seeks to enhance public health interventions against malaria.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living in or frequently visiting malaria-endemic regions in Southeast Asia, particularly forest rangers and local residents.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in malaria-endemic areas or those who are not exposed to outdoor environments where malaria transmission occurs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective outdoor malaria prevention strategies, significantly reducing transmission rates and improving public health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in Tanzania have shown promising results with TTHFS, indicating potential for success in similar outdoor settings.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chen, Ingrid Ting-Ting — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Chen, Ingrid Ting-Ting
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.