Cement flooRs AnD chiLd hEalth (CRADLE) (NCT05372068) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cement flooRs AnD chiLd hEalth (CRADLE)
Bangladesh800 participantsStarted 2023-09-24
Plain-language summary
This randomized trial in rural Bangladesh will measure whether installing concrete floors in households with soil floors reduces child enteric infection. The trial will randomize eligible households to receive concrete household floors or to no intervention and measure effects on child soil-transmitted helminth infection, diarrhea, and other enteric infections. The study will collect longitudinal follow-up measurements at birth and when children are ages 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Residence in Chauhali upazila or adjacent upazilas in Sirajganj or Tangail districts in Bangladesh
* No plan to relocate in the next 2-3 years
* Reside in home with floors made entirely of soil
* Pregnant woman 13-30 weeks gestation resides in the home at the time of enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Home is not strictly residential (e.g., includes a business)
* Household with walls made of mud/soil
* Household floor size \> 500 square feet
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.
What they're measuring
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Child prevalence of any soil-transmitted helminth infection