Simple soap and chlorine could save thousands of kids from deadly diarrhea
NCT ID NCT07158632
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether teaching mothers to wash their hands and add chlorine to household water can prevent diarrhea in children under 5. Over 800 children in central Ethiopia took part, with some families receiving handwashing education, some getting water chlorination supplies, and some getting both. The goal was to see if these simple, low-cost steps could reduce the number of diarrhea cases.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- handwashing education and household water chlorination
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost approach could be widely used to prevent diarrheal disease in young children in areas with limited clean water.
- What could go wrong
- The study is completed but results are not yet widely confirmed. Real-world effectiveness may vary based on community adherence and local conditions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Butajira Health Center
Butajīra, Ethiopia
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