Dirt floors linked to infant deaths: concrete swap tested in bangladesh
NCT ID NCT07620613
First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether replacing dirt floors with concrete in rural Bangladeshi homes can reduce stillbirths and deaths in the first month of life. Researchers will follow 196 households for up to 6 years, comparing outcomes for babies born in homes with concrete versus soil floors. The goal is to see if a simple home improvement can prevent infant deaths.
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International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Active substance
concrete floor
What this could lead to
If it works, replacing soil floors with concrete could become a simple, low-cost way to prevent infant deaths in rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 196 households, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is just one factor among many affecting infant health.
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