COM-B Model-based Behavioral Intervention on Safe Pesticide Use and Food Safety Practice Among Fa… (NCT07507994) | Clinical Trial Compass
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COM-B Model-based Behavioral Intervention on Safe Pesticide Use and Food Safety Practice Among Farmers
572 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a COM-B-based behavioral intervention to improve safe pesticide use and food safety practices among smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, using a cluster-randomized controlled trial design. A cluster-randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the North Mecha and Fogera districts. A total of 22 clusters (kebeles) will be randomly selected and allocated to intervention or control arms.
Approximately 572 eligible farmers will be enrolled. The intervention will last 12 weeks, followed by a 4-week follow-up (total 16 weeks).
Study Design: Interventional, Randomized, Parallel Assignment, Single-blind (assessor)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants will be eligible for inclusion if they meet the following criteria:
* Farmers actively engaged in crop or produce farming intended for human consumption
* Individuals regularly involved in agricultural activities, including pesticide handling or application
* Household heads, primary farm operators, or household members responsible for managing agricultural activities
* Individuals who have resided in the study area (North Mecha or Fogera districts) for at least six months or one farming season
* Adults aged 18 years or older
Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following conditions:
* Individuals not involved in crop production for human consumption
* Farmers without an operational role in agricultural activities
* Individuals not regularly engaged in farming activities or without experience in pesticide handling or application
* Residents who have lived in the selected Kebele for less than six months
* Individuals currently participating in another similar intervention program
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
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Safe pesticide use
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed at baseline (prior to intervention) and followed for a total of 16 weeks, including a 12-week intervention period and an 4-week post-intervention follow-up.