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Evaluation of the Protective Efficacy of a Spatial Repellent to Reduce Malaria Prevalence in Uganda

Launched by AFRICA POWER LIMITED · Jan 22, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 07, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Malaria Spatial Repellent Vector Control Transfluthrin Randomised Control Trial

Description

The impact of Mossie-GO on malaria cases will be determined through a blinded cluster randomized trial in malaria endemic settings. The device will be distributed to all consented eligible households in the two study arms: intervention and control. Intervention arm devices will be provided with transfluthrin treated discs and refill transfluthrin discs at frequent enough intervals to provide sustained protection. Households in the control arm will receive blank discs with no active ingredient and refill blank discs to maintain study blinding. The Mossie-GO repellent device is approximately...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Cluster level:
  • Number of households \> 100
  • Household level:
  • Presence of a child ≤ 5 years of age at point of enrolment in the study
  • Adult head of household agrees to receiving and using the device as per manual instructions
  • Adult head of household agrees to data collection visits and household surveys
  • Children within household sleeps in cluster \> 90% of nights during any given month
  • Individual level:
  • ≤ 5 years of age when enrolled into the study
  • No plans for extended travel (\> 1 month) outside of home during study
  • Not participating in another clinical trial investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or a medical procedure during the trial
  • Provision of informed consent form (ICF) by the parent(s) or guardian
  • Participants not on regular malaria prophylaxis
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Cluster level:
  • Number of households \< 100
  • Household level:
  • Presence of a child \> 5 years of age at point of enrolment in the study
  • Adult head of household does not agree to data collection visits and household surveys
  • Children within household sleeps in cluster \< 90% of nights during any given month
  • Households where study personnel identify a security risk (i.e., site where drugs are sold, residents are always drunk or hostile).
  • Individual level:
  • \>5 years of age when enrolled into the study
  • Plans for extended travel (\> 1 month) outside of home during study
  • Participating or planned participation in another clinical trial investigating a vaccine, drug, medical device, or a medical procedure during the trial
  • No provision of ICF signed by the parent(s) or guardian
  • Participants on regular malaria prophylaxis

About Africa Power Limited

Africa Power Limited is a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions across the African continent. With a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes, the organization specializes in the development and management of innovative clinical studies that address pressing health challenges. Leveraging local expertise and partnerships, Africa Power Limited aims to facilitate the efficient execution of trials while ensuring adherence to international standards and regulatory requirements. Through its strategic initiatives, the company seeks to contribute significantly to the global biomedical landscape and improve access to cutting-edge therapies for diverse populations.

Locations

Jinja, , Uganda

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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