Mobile intervention to promote clean cooking fuel use in Bangladesh
Long Term Effects of Household Air Pollution (HAP) Reduction on Cardio-pulmonary and Immune Function Outcomes - a Household Level Randomized mHealth Intervention Trial
This study is testing a mobile phone program to see if it can encourage households in Bangladesh to switch to cleaner cooking fuel, like Liquid Petroleum Gas, to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhaka) |
| Trial ID | NCT05570552 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a mobile phone-based Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) intervention aimed at promoting the exclusive use of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for cooking among households in Bangladesh. The intervention targets individuals previously involved in a study that demonstrated significant reductions in harmful air pollutants from biomass fuel use. By leveraging mobile technology, the study seeks to enhance community engagement and adherence to cleaner cooking practices, ultimately aiming to improve cardiopulmonary and immune health outcomes. The research builds on prior findings that showed a reduction in personal PM2.5 exposure but limited changes in chronic health markers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 25 to 70 who live in homes using biomass for cooking and have participated in a previous related study.
Not a fit: Patients with known immune-related illnesses or those taking medications that affect immune function may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce household air pollution exposure and improve health outcomes for participants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in reducing air pollution exposure through clean fuel use, but this mobile intervention approach is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants in the previous GEOHEALTH round-I study * Aged between 25 and 70 years * Live in biomass-using home with traditional stoves * Non-smoker and live with non-smokers * Exposed to \<10 µg/L of water arsenic Exclusion Criteria: * Known to have immune related illness or taking any prescription medication (particularly those that suppress or enhance immune function) * Known to have any clinical events of CVD or lung disease, including stroke or coronary heart disease.
Where this trial is running
Dhaka
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research, Bangladesh — Dhaka, Bangladesh (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rubhana Raqib, PhD
- Email: rubhana@icddrb.org
- Phone: +8802222277001-10
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.