Durability of mosquito nets Infections and Infestations
Conditions
Interventions
Two villages will take part in the trial. The compounds within each village will be randomly allocated to receive one of two types of bednets on a 50/50 basis
Control bednet: Olyset net with 2% w/w pe
Sponsors
Durham University (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Village residents who sleep in a bed 2. Those that provide their informed consent to participate in the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Non-residents 2. Residents who do not sleep in a bed 3. Those that do not provide their informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bio-efficacy is either measured as: 1. Percentage adult female mortality 24 hours after exposure to netting 2. Percentage of viable offspring (1st or 2nd stage larvae) relative to the control group This will be recorded immediately after net distribution and at 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of nets in 'poor' condition, defined as: 1. Those that are not long enough to be tucked under the mattress 2. Torn or badly damaged 3. Has more than five holes (finger-width, approximate diameter 2 cm) All outcomes will be measured at 0 weeks, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months. | — |
Countries
Burkina Faso
Outcome results
None listed