Plain-English translation of NCT07770048 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand why malaria continues to spread in parts of India even though control programs are working well. Many people carry malaria parasites without feeling sick, and standard tests often miss these hidden infections. This study will follow 3,000 people in rural villages for four years, taking blood samples every six months to find these hidden infections and learn how the disease keeps transmitting.
Malaria control efforts have worked in many parts of India, but the disease still spreads in some regions. The main problem is that many people have malaria parasites without any symptoms, and regular tests don't catch these cases. Understanding these hidden infections could help eliminate malaria completely.
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You would visit a study clinic every six months for four years (before and after the monsoon season). At each visit, a health worker will ask you some health questions, check your health status, and take a small blood sample from your finger. The blood will be tested for malaria using different methods and will also be used to measure your hemoglobin and for research tests to track how malaria spreads in your community. The study will last about four years total.
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