CompletedPhase 3

Enhancing Protection Against Vector-borne Diseases in Forcibly Displaced Communities: Evaluating the Efficacy of Spatial Repellents for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Control in North-East Syria

Syria18,404 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of Mosquito Shield (spatial repellent) in reducing cutaneous leishmaniasis case incidence among internally displaced persons and sandfly density in temporary shelters and camp settings in Ar-Raqqa governorate, North-East Syria.

Who can participate

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Known history of cutaneous leishmaniasis in camp Sleeping under same shelter type (all UNHCR tents / plastic sheets) Camp easily accessible by road Camps a minimum of 5km apart Adequate security levels Exclusion Criteria: Camps closer than 5km from a camp included in the study Camps with no previously recorded cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis Displaced communities living outside of defined camp settings

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Epidemiological outcome: cutaneous leishmaniasis incidence

Timeframe: 11 or 9 months

Entomological outcome: phlebotomine sandfly density

Timeframe: 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06917040

SponsorThe Mentor Initiative

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-01

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.