Can a mannequin and a bagel teach kids to outsmart ticks?
NCT ID NCT07756606
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether fun, hands-on activities can help children aged 6 to 12 learn about ticks and how to avoid them. Kids will try activities like checking a mannequin for ticks and examining ticks on a bagel. They answer questions before and after to see if their understanding improves. The goal is to find simple tools that could be used at community events to teach tick safety.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Educational activities including a tick check mannequin and ticks on a bagel
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these tools could become a simple way to teach children how to spot and avoid ticks, potentially reducing tick bites and tickborne diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on learning, not on preventing disease directly. Results may not reflect real-world tick avoidance behavior.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 1,000 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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6 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * children aged 6-12 years old Exclusion Criteria: * less than 6 years old or greater than 12 years old
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Outreach Sites
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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