Clinical Trial: Field Evaluations of Innovative Tools for Vector-borne Disease Control in Conflict-affected Communities
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Malaria
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Field Evaluations of Innovative Tools for Vector-borne Disease Control in Conflict-affected Communities:A Cluster Randomised Trial
Brief Summary:
The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a new spatial repellent (called Mesh) at repelling multiple disease vectors and, reducing clinical malaria rates in temporary shelters and camp settings.The design of the study will be a two-armed cluster randomised trial.By conducting the research in challenging camp settings in the north of Nigeria, the MENTOR Initiative aims to determine whether Mesh can be effective in harsh camp conditions where communities are living in conflict area temporary…
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