Can a water safety plan stop diarrhea? ghana trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07317167

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether Water Safety Plans—a set of management steps to keep drinking water safe from source to tap—can improve water quality and reduce diarrhea in rural Ghana. About 4,500 people from communities served by private water suppliers will be involved. Researchers will measure chlorine levels, bacteria, water reliability, and consumer satisfaction to see if the plans work.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Water Safety Plans (a set of management steps to ensure safe drinking water)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a proven method to improve water quality and reduce waterborne diseases like diarrhea in rural communities.

What could go wrong

This is a large field study, not a controlled lab experiment, so results may vary by location. The intervention relies on consistent implementation, which can be challenging in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diarrheal disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Aquaya Institute

    Accra, Ghana