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
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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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Locations
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The Aquaya Institute
Accra, Ghana