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NCT Number: NCT01160809

Effect of a Combined Use of Mosquito Repellent and Insecticide Treated Net on Malaria in Ethiopia

The combined use of a mosquito repellent and long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) by household members would result in a 40% reduction in malaria prevalence compared with households that only use LLINs.

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Key information

Conditions

Malaria Infections Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets Mosquito Repellent Mosquito-Borne Diseases Parasitic Diseases Protozoan Infections Vector Borne Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

SNNPR, Ethiopia

Awasa, Snnpr, Ethiopia

About this study

It has been recognized that the use of malaria preventive measures in combination with LLINs could improve the effectiveness of nets in preventing the disease. This study examined the effect of a combined use of mosquito repellent (i.e., Buzz Off) and LLINs on malaria prevalence in an area of unstable and seasonal malaria transmission.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All volunteer household members

Exclusion criteria

  • Infants less than two months
  • Not in the study area

Treatment and study plan

Mosquito repellent

Other

Mosquito repellent (Buzz Off jelly) every evening applied to face, neck, hands and legs

Primary outcomes

  1. Malaria parasite (P. falciparum and/or P. vivax)through microscopic detection

    The objective of the study is to investigate the impact of a combined use of mosquito repellent and LLINs in reducing malaria. The primary outcome of the study is detection of malaria parasites (P. falciparum and/or P. vivax) through examination of microscopic blood slides collected from finger-pricks.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Household ownership and utilization of LLINs

    Owneship and utilization of LLINs by household members during the night before the baseline survey

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Malaria Consortium, Ethiopia

Other

Collaborators

  • Addis Ababa University
  • Coalition Against Malaria in Ethiopia
  • Columbia University

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of a Combined Use of Mosquito Repellent and Insecticide Treated Net on Malaria in Southern Ethiopia: a Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jul 12, 2010
Registry last updated
Jul 12, 2010

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