See if informal tick education helps kids ages 6-12
Official title: Evaluating the Impacts of Informal Tick and Tickborne Disease Educational Tools on Children
Run by University of Wisconsin, Madison · NCT07756606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The study tests simple educational activities about ticks for children aged 6 to 12 to see how it changes their attitudes and knowledge.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 18, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07756606 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 6–12 without any exclusionary health conditions that would prevent participation in an educational activity.
✕Probably not a fit
Some children may not experience measurable changes in attitudes or knowledge from this educational activity.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study provides informal tick education to children aged 6–12 using hands‑on activities such as a tick check mannequin, ticks on bagels, and a LEGO Build‑a‑Tick. Participants complete a before survey including a tick drawing, participate in a 10–20 minute educational activity, then finish with an after survey and another drawing to gauge shifts in attitudes. A parent/guardian also completes a brief background survey during the session. The study is conducted at outreach sites in Madison, Wisconsin, led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison with collaboration from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, children may gain better understanding and prevention practices for tick bites.
How similar studies have gone: Prior educational interventions using hands‑on activities have shown improvements in knowledge and attitudes in pediatric populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * children aged 6-12 years old Exclusion Criteria: * less than 6 years old or greater than 12 years old
Where it's running
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Outreach Sites
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Susan Paskewitz, PhD — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Cassie Halvorsen
- Email: chalvorsen2@wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-265-4741
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.