Effectiveness Evaluation of the "Mosquito-Free Campus" Initiative on Dengue Fever Prevention and Control: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Launched by SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY · May 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how effective health education can be in preventing dengue fever among primary and middle school students in Guangzhou and Foshan, China. Specifically, the trial will compare two groups of schools: one group will receive special lessons on dengue prevention every semester for six months, while the other group will continue with their regular health classes. The researchers want to see if the students who receive the additional education will have a better understanding and practice of dengue prevention compared to those who do not.

To be eligible for this trial, students must be between 6 to 15 years old and attend schools in certain districts of Guangzhou or Foshan. The schools must also be equipped and willing to participate in the study. Participants can expect to take part in activities that aim to teach them about dengue fever and how to avoid it. It’s important to note that the trial is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information available once it starts.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Primary and middle school students within the age range of 6-15 years.
• • The primary and middle schools are located in Yuexiu District, Baiyun District of Guangzhou city or Nanhai District of Foshan City.
• • The schools have the necessary infrastructure, management level and resource allocation to participate in dengue fever prevention and control.
• • The schools agree to implement the intervention measures during the research period.
• • The schools are willing to provide baseline data and participate in subsequent assessments before the intervention is implemented.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unwilling to participate in the project.
• • Participants (students or staff members) are unable to participate in the intervention or withdraw from the study due to personal reasons.