Evaluating the Individual and Combined Effects of Hand Hygiene Promotion and Hardware Provision o… (NCT06865495) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluating the Individual and Combined Effects of Hand Hygiene Promotion and Hardware Provision on Handwashing With Soap in Lusaka, Zambia
Zambia1,800 participantsStarted 2025-03-14
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to assess the individual and combined effects of hand hygiene behavioural promotion and handwashing hardware and supply provision on handwashing with soap behaviour at handwashing opportunities in households in peri-urban communities in Lusaka, Zambia.
Households will be randomly allocated to one of the four groups: AB) Hand hygiene behavioural promotion + handwashing hardware and supply provision, A) handwashing hardware and supply provision only, B) hand hygiene behavioural promotion only or C) No intervention.
Researchers will compare handwashing behaviour between the four groups to see which is most effective.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Eligibility is assessed at the household level.
Inclusion Criteria:
* At least one adult (aged 18 or older) who can consent to the study on behalf of all members of the household.
* At least one child under the age of 5.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Already own a similar handwashing facility (e.g., sink, handwashing station).
* Not permanent residents of the selected community and/or plans to leave the community within the next 3-6 months.
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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Handwashing with soap (HWWS) at all handwashing opportunities
Timeframe: Measured at baseline and endline (6-months after intervention delivery begins)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06865495
SponsorLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine