Scientists track dengue in kids to stop Mosquito-Borne illness
NCT ID NCT03534245
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 21 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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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775 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2018
- Finished
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Jan 2022
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Community-based cohort of children from the town of Chbar Mon in Kampong Speu, Cambodia, who live within 5.5 km to the Kampong Speu District Referral Hospital.@@@
- Ages
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2 to 9 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Male or female, aged 2-9 years 4. Live within approximately 5.5 km of study site 5. In good general health as evidenced by medical history 6. Willing to allow biological samples to be stored for future research. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Current or prior use within last 6 months of any immunosuppression (e.g. intravenous immunoglobulin, steroids, interferon therapy) 2. Treatment with another investigational drug, vaccine, or other intervention within six months of screening
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kampong Speu Referral Hospital
Chbar Mon, Kampong Speu, Cambodia
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