Chlorine in water to prevent newborn infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a small amount of chlorine to the drinking water at public health facilities can reduce infections (including those resistant to antibiotics) in newborns. You and your baby may be eligible if you deliver at a participating facility that does not already chlorinate its water.
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Who can take part
- You are a pregnant adult or mature minor (age of consent in your area) planning to give birth at a participating public health facility.
- The facility has at least 25 births per month and does not already add chlorine to its water.
- You are able to give informed consent and do not plan to move more than 2 hours away from the facility during the study.
- If you have a miscarriage before 28 weeks or a stillbirth, you and your baby will not be able to take part.
- You and your newborn will be enrolled together.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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