Bug-repellent baby wraps to prevent malaria
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether baby wraps treated with a safe insect repellent can reduce malaria in babies. If your baby is healthy and between 2 and 4 months old, this might help protect them from malaria without daily medicine.
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Who can take part
- Mother is at least 18 years old.
- Mother has a working phone with a known number.
- Mother is the parent or legal guardian of a baby who is not a twin, and the baby is 2-4 months old.
- You must be able to get to a study clinic for scheduled visits.
- You and your baby must be attending a 10-week immunization visit at one of the study sites.
- Your baby must not have HIV or sickle cell disease, and you must not be allergic to the repellents used.
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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