Entomological research, training and prevention strategies for malaria in Africa

Combining vector control interventions for malaria control in pyrethroid resistance area: a cluster randomized controlled trial in Benin, West Africa

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN07404145

Enrollment

1126

Registered

2012-04-30

Start date

2008-07-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-05-22

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Conditions

Malaria prevention by vector control strategies Infections and Infestations Unspecified malaria

Interventions

Four malaria vector control interventions were evaluated as follows: 1. LLIN-targeted coverage [TLLIN] to pregnant women and children <6 years that served as a control group 2. LLIN-universal coverag

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 0-71 months 2. Lives in villages selected for study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Inhabitants older than 6 years 2. Children not living in selected villages

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence density rates of Plasmodium falciparum clinical malaria in children aged under 6 years	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. The prevalence and parasite density of asymptomatic infections among children aged under 6 years 2. The entomological inoculation rates [(EIR), as defined by the number of infected bites per human per year] 3. The human biting rates [(HBR), as defined by the number of bites per human per year] 4. The prevalence of pyrethroid resistant 1014F kdr allele in malaria vectors	—

Countries

Benin

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 26, 2026