Can Repellents Prevent Malaria in Africa?

Low cost repellents for use in rural Africa: a short-term efficacy, effectiveness and perceived benefit survey in Kilombero, Tanzania

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN92202008

Enrollment

4819

Registered

2010-02-18

Start date

2009-08-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Malaria Infections and Infestations Unspecified malaria

Interventions

Long lasting insecticide treated nets (Olyset) + 15% deet repellent Long lasting insecticide treated nets (Olyset) + placebo lotion Total duration of intervention: 44 weeks Total duration of follow-u

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Household head over 18 years, either sex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Under six months of age

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Malaria incidence 2. Clinical episodes of malaria Data is continually collected on a daily basis through passive case detection at a local clinic throughout the trial.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Malaria prevalence. Data is continually collected on a daily basis through passive case detection at a local clinic throughout the trial.	—

Countries

Tanzania

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 19, 2026