Free medicine at home could save thousands of kids from deadly diarrhea
NCT ID NCT06444633
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study in Bauchi, Nigeria, is testing whether giving free Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) and zinc directly to homes can increase how often these treatments are used for children under 5 with diarrhea. Over 100,000 children are taking part, with some areas receiving the medicine and information upfront, while others get it later. Researchers will track treatment use over 6 to 12 months to see if this simple approach works better than the usual way of getting medicine from clinics.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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102,650 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 15 years old * Has at least one child under 5 at baseline * Proficiency in English or Hausa Exclusion Criteria: * Living in a temporary home (nomadic population) * Does not speak English or Hausa * Unable to give informed consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinton Health Access Initiative
Abuja, Nigeria