Alaska school program teaches kids to avoid deadly shellfish toxins
NCT ID NCT05247229
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a school-based education program for middle school students in three Alaska communities to prevent paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). The program taught kids about local shellfish toxins, safe harvesting practices, and traditional knowledge. Researchers measured changes in students' knowledge, behaviors, and intentions through surveys and interviews. The goal was to reduce the risk of PSP by helping children make safer choices when harvesting shellfish.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- middle school education program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this educational approach could help reduce paralytic shellfish poisoning in coastal communities by teaching children safe harvesting practices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (50 students) measuring knowledge and intentions, not actual poisoning rates. Real-world impact on poisoning prevention remains unproven.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
Juneau, Alaska, 99801, United States
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Hoonah City Schools
Hoonah, Alaska, 99829, United States
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Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Sitka, Alaska, 99835, United States