A family-based intervention for prevention and self-management of disabilities due to leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis versus usual care in Ethiopia: cluster-randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of family-based intervention for prevention and sustainable self-management of disabilities, impacting the quality of life, mental wellbeing and participation of people with leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis and their families in the East and West Gojjam Zones, Northwest Ethiopia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202108907851342

Enrollment

630

Registered

2021-08-17

Start date

2021-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Leprosy, Lymphatic filariasis and Podoconiosis

Interventions

Family based intervention

Usual practice

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All men and women = 15 years Affected by leprosy-, Lymphatic filariasis- or podoconiosis-related disabilities will be included in this study. All persons have to be residents of project areas of the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People who are unable to participate in an interview

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Family quality of life;Mental wellbeing ;Disability management practices;Physical impairment outcomes	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Perceived, experienced and self-stigma;Social participation ;Economic empowerment;Acceptability;Disease knowledge;Attitudes ;Most significant change in the community	—

Countries

Ethiopia

Contacts

Public ContactTesfaye;Nurilign Abebe Tadesse;Moges

Ethiopian National Association of Persons Affected by Leprosy;Debre Markos University

tadesse.tesfaye@ymail.com;nure113@gmail.com+251911440367;+251910106295

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026