Fly-fighting paint and larvicide aim to slash diarrhoea in south sudan camps
NCT ID NCT07272122
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether painting pit latrines with insecticidal paint or adding larvicide to breeding sites can reduce filth fly numbers and diarrhoeal disease in refugee camps in South Sudan. Over 5,600 people will take part across three camps. The study will measure diarrhoea cases in children under 5 and adults over 15, as well as fly counts. If successful, these simple tools could help prevent disease in harsh environments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- insecticidal paint (propoxur) and larvicide (diflubenzuron)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent diarrhoeal diseases in refugee camps and other harsh settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large trial but results depend on real-world conditions like weather and camp hygiene. The interventions may not reduce flies enough to lower disease rates.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The MENTOR Initiative, Bunj Town, Maban
RECRUITINGBunj, Maban County, South Sudan
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