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Lab test pits mosquito repellents head-to-head: which keeps bites away longest?

NCT ID NCT07686159

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Military Institute of science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * healthy adult volunteers participated Exclusion Criteria: * Sick and children

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Mosquito bite Mosquito repellent

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Biomedical Engineering Department, Military Institute of Science and Technology

    Dhaka, Dhaka Division, 1216, Bangladesh