Effectiveness of Point-of-use Water Treatment Technologies to Prevent Stunting Among Children in … (NCT03012048) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Point-of-use Water Treatment Technologies to Prevent Stunting Among Children in South Africa
South Africa415 participantsStarted 2016-06
Plain-language summary
This project is a community-based randomized controlled trial designed to test the effectiveness of two point-of-use water treatment technologies to improve clean drinking water access, reduce enteropathogen burden, and improve child growth among children in Limpopo, South Africa.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Mother is in third trimester of pregnancy or there is at least one child under 3 years of age in the household
* The child's caregiver is at least 16 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* The household has chlorinated water piped into the home or routinely delivered (via truck or diversion) to a permanent, engineered system that stores the water within the property
* The household currently uses a ceramic filter or other commercial water treatment technology (including a permanent, engineered system that treats the water through filtration and/or chlorination)
* The household has plans to move outside the community in the next 6 months
* The youngest child under 3 years of age is seriously ill (has a severe disease requiring prolonged hospitalization or a severe or chronic condition diagnosed by medical doctor, e.g. neonatal disease, renal disease, chronic heart failure, liver disease, cystic fibrosis, congenital conditions)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.