Scientists track dengue in kids to stop Mosquito-Borne illness

NCT ID NCT03534245

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study followed 775 healthy children aged 2-9 in Cambodia over three years to learn how mosquitoes spread dengue and other viruses. Researchers took blood samples every wet and dry season to check for past or current infections. The goal was to understand why young children get sick more often and to lay the groundwork for future prevention efforts.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help design better ways to prevent dengue in children, like vaccines or mosquito control programs.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures infections and immune responses, so it won't directly lead to a cure or new drug.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chikungunya dengue disease Zika virus infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kampong Speu Referral Hospital

    Chbar Mon, Kampong Speu, Cambodia