Improving sanitation and health through financial inclusion
Impact of the Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health (FINISH) 2022- 2024 Intervention. Protocol for a Cluster - Randomized Controlled Trial in Kenya's Homa Bay County and Uganda's Kamwenge District
This study is testing whether a new financial program can improve sanitation and health for young children in Kenya and Uganda by reducing diarrhea and encouraging better hygiene and school attendance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1090 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Amref Health Africa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Homa Bay) |
| Trial ID | NCT06356636 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study evaluates the impact of the Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health (FINISH) model in Homa Bay County, Kenya, and Kamwenge District, Uganda, focusing on children under five. It aims to assess health outcomes such as diarrhoea occurrence and hygienic behavior, as well as social factors like school attendance and sanitation improvements. The study will also explore the perspectives of various stakeholders on the FINISH model and analyze its cost-effectiveness in generating leverage funds for sanitation initiatives.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children under five living in Homa Bay County, Kenya, and Kamwenge District, Uganda.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified geographic locations or those not within the age range may not receive any benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve health outcomes and sanitation practices among children in the targeted regions.
How similar studies have performed: While the FINISH model is a novel approach, similar studies focusing on financial inclusion and sanitation have shown promising results in improving health outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria for the intervention study involve communities within specific geographic locations (Homa Bay County in Kenya and Kamwenge District in Uganda) targeted by the FINISH Mondial initiative. Exclusion Criteria: * to be updated
Where this trial is running
Homa Bay
- Homa Bay county — Homa Bay, Kenya (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Josphat Martin Muchangi
- Email: martin.muchangi@amref.org
- Phone: 0721453712
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.