New 'Star Homes' aim to slash childhood disease in tanzania
NCT ID NCT04529434
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether specially built houses (Star Homes) could reduce malaria, respiratory infections, and diarrhea in children under 13 in rural Tanzania. Over 1,100 children lived either in a Star Home or a traditional mud house. The Star Homes have screened windows, solar lighting, and outdoor latrines to keep insects and germs out. Researchers tracked how often children got sick over time to see if the house design made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Star Homes (specially designed houses with screened windows, solar power, and improved sanitation)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that better housing design is a simple, lasting way to prevent common childhood diseases in malaria-endemic areas.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely confirmed. The houses are expensive to build, and benefits may not apply to other regions or climates.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CSK Research Solutions
Dar Es Salaam, Mtwara, Tanzania
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