Whether next-generation insecticide-treated bed nets keep families protected in rural western Kenya
Official title: Real-World Impact of Next Generation Insecticidal Nets for Malaria Control in Rural Western Kenya
Funded at Moi University College of Health Sciences · NIH-11319824 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Checking if PBO-enhanced mosquito nets continue to protect children and households in rural western Kenya over five years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Moi University College of Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eldoret, Kenya) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $139,470 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AI183393-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11319824 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants are residents of the study area in rural western Kenya—especially households with young children who sleep under bed nets.
✕Less likely to help
People living outside the local study area or those who do not sleep under nets are unlikely to directly benefit from participating.
What this research studies
We will follow a community of more than 500 people in rural western Kenya for five years to see how well the new PBO-treated bed nets work over time. Every month the team records malaria cases in the cohort, and households are asked about net use and net condition. Mosquitoes are collected weekly to track changes in insect behavior and resistance. By combining health, household, and mosquito data, the study looks for why protection may fall and what could keep families safer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could show whether PBO nets give longer-lasting protection and inform better net-distribution and use strategies to reduce malaria in children and families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials have shown PBO-treated nets can outperform standard nets where mosquitoes are resistant, but long-term, real-world data on durability and continued use are limited.
Where this research is happening
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Moi University College of Health Sciences
Eldoret, Kenya Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mangeni, Judith — Moi University College of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Mangeni, Judith
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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