New study aims to uncover hidden fever culprits in cambodia
NCT ID NCT04034264
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study is looking for the germs that cause fevers in Cambodia, especially those spread by insects like mosquitoes. Researchers will use advanced genetic testing to find these germs in blood and nasal samples from 6,500 people. The goal is to better understand what is making people sick and to guide future efforts to diagnose and treat these illnesses.
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 could help identify unknown causes of fever in Cambodia and guide future studies on vector-borne diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and results may take years to impact clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kampong Speu Referral Hospital
RECRUITINGChbar Mon, Cambodia
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Kantha Bopha Hospital
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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National Pediatric Hospital
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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Preah Kossomak Hospital
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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Takeo District Referral Hospital
RECRUITINGTakeo, Cambodia
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