Can a simple cloth pad transform menstrual health for millions?
NCT ID NCT07723885
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a low-cost reusable cloth pad, along with hygiene education and support, can improve menstrual health practices among women and girls in Bangladesh. Around 700 participants in the Dhaka area will either receive the intervention or continue their usual practices. The study will measure product use, acceptability, and changes in knowledge and hygiene behaviors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a reusable cloth pad (Sultana cloth pad) and washer/dryer bags, plus behavior change communication materials
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an affordable, sustainable menstrual product option that improves hygiene and quality of life for millions of women and girls in Bangladesh.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small cluster trial in one region, so results may not apply nationwide. The intervention relies on consistent use and community acceptance, which may vary.
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Locations
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International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Narayanganj, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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