Lab test pits mosquito repellents head-to-head: which keeps bites away longest?
NCT ID NCT07686159
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares different mosquito repellent products to see how well they prevent bites and how safe they are for skin. Six healthy adults in South Asia and North America will test the repellents in a controlled lab setting using the standard arm-in-cage method. Researchers will measure how long each product prevents mosquito landings and bites, and check for any skin reactions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mosquito repellent products (topical and spatial formulations)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify which repellent formulations offer the best protection against mosquito bites in different regions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to the general population. It only tests one mosquito species in a lab setting.
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Locations
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Biomedical Engineering Department, Military Institute of Science and Technology
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, 1216, Bangladesh