The Studies
THE DENGUE ORAL PREVENTION OR TREATMENT STUDY
A Phase 2 study for healthy adults 18 to 55 years old. Now Enrolling.
WHAT IS DENGUE FEVER?
Dengue fever is caused by the bite of a mosquito infected with a dengue virus. Mosquitos that carry dengue virus are commonly found in the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. While most cases in the United States occur in people who were infected while traveling to these areas, local outbreaks have occurred in Florida, Hawaii, Texas, Arizona and California. In 2023, multiple cases of dengue fever have been reported in people with no recent travel.1
3.9 billion people around the world are at risk of dengue fever, and about 400 million are infected every year.2 Symptoms may include fever along with nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, pain behind the eyes, and muscle, joint, or bone pain. While most cases of dengue fever are mild, severe cases can cause internal bleeding, organ failure, and even death.
There are currently no specific treatments available for dengue fever. However, over-the-counter medications, rest, and fluids may help with symptoms. As global cases of dengue fever continue to rise, additional research is needed to develop potential new vaccines and treatments.
1 CDC.gov. Data and Statistics on Dengue in the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/data-research/facts-stats/index.html. Accessed July 15, 2024.
2 CDC.gov. About Dengue: What You Need to Know. https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/about/index.html. Accessed September 11, 2023.
THE IMPORTANCE OF DENGUE FEVER RESEARCH
Research studies, or clinical trials, help us learn more about diseases, infections, and other medical conditions so we can find new ways to prevent or treat them. Clinical trials depend on the participation of people like you. Without clinical trial volunteers, we would not have any of the medicines and vaccines we use today.
By choosing to participate in a dengue fever clinical trial, you are helping us improve our understanding of dengue fever and contributing to the development of future vaccines and treatments needed for billions of people around the world.
To learn more about current opportunities to get involved, click on one of our enrolling studies listed above or contact a member of our team:
Phone: 315-464-9869
Email: Trials@upstate.edu
