Health Condition 1: B740- Filariasis due to Wuchereria bancrofti
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: DEC iodine fortified salt: In the intervention arm, double-fortified salt containing DEC (0.2% w/w) and iodine will be administered for a year along with the routine MDA. In the compara
Sponsors
Vector Control Research Centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All individuals living in the study sites
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Persons who are not living in the area for atleast 6 months proceeding to the study time
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Effectiveness of DEC iodine-fortified salt in reducing LF infection to achieve elimination of LF in comparison to the MDA-DA/IDA intervention 2. Operational feasibility and community acceptability of the DEC iodine-fortified salt Timepoint: one year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The safety of DEC iodine-fortified salt in pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children 2. The effects of high temperature, humidity, and light exposure for optimal storage and develop an implementation strategy including quality control and delivery of DEC iodine fortified salt to the LF endemic communities for the elimination of LF in IndiaTimepoint: 6 months- safety of DEC iodine fortified salt in pregnant women, lactating mother and young children 12 months- Optimal conditions for the storage of DEC iodine fortified salt for operational purpose | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Anoop C Choolayil
ICMR-Vector Control Research Centre
Outcome results
None listed