Dirt floors linked to child infections: concrete floors may be the cure
NCT ID NCT05372068
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests if replacing dirt floors with concrete in rural Bangladeshi homes can prevent gut infections in children. Researchers will follow 800 families, checking babies for parasites and diarrhea from birth to age 2. If concrete floors reduce infections, it could be a simple, lasting way to improve child health.
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International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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