Trial of PermaNet 3-barrier bednets as part of an operational distribution programme in Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Trial of PermaNet 3-barrier bednets as part of an operational distribution programme in Haut-Katanga province, DRC (BBnets)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14487329

Enrollment

8856

Registered

2024-08-14

Start date

2023-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-26

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Conditions

Prevention of malaria in antenatal clinic visitors Infections and Infestations

Interventions

This two-armed study intervention involves the distribution of two types of insecticide-treated bednets to compare PermaNet 3 with PermaNet 3-barrier bednets (P3-BBnets). The study arms are represente

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women visiting their first antenatal clinic

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Young adolescents (<15 years) 2. Women presenting with symptoms of severe malaria 3. Women suffering from other illnesses requiring prompt treatment 4. Limited capacity to consent assessed by understanding of procedures and requirements of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Malaria prevalence in antenatal clinic visitors measured using a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for malaria at one timepoint when visitors attend their first antenatal clinic	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
User perception and acceptance of barrier bednets measured using a bespoke questionnaire made for the study at the time when the participants are tested for malaria	—

Countries

Congo, Democratic Republic

Contacts

Public ContactDavid Weetman

david.weetman@lstmed.ac.uk+44 (0)151 7053225

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026