A helmet for every ride: can teaching safety gear habits save lives on Cameroon's roads?
NCT ID NCT07087444
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a health education program can increase the use of helmets, reflective jackets, and visibility materials among commercial motorcycle riders and passengers in Cameroon. Hundreds of adults who ride or travel on motorcycles in the Limbe and Tiko Health Districts will take part in group sessions and receive follow-up messages about road safety. Researchers will compare safety gear use before and after the program to see if it makes a difference.
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- Active substance
- a structured health education program with group sessions and follow-up messages
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could provide a low-cost, scalable way to reduce road traffic injuries among motorcycle riders and passengers in Cameroon and similar settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-region study without a control group, so improvements may not be due to the education alone. Behavior change can be difficult to sustain long-term.
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University of Buea
Buea, SWR, 63, Cameroon