HandwashingHHETNCT06903169
Understanding End User Preferences for Hand Hygiene Enabling Technologies in Urban and Peri-urban Lusaka Zambia
An observational study of Handwashing, run by Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia at 1 site in Zambia.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to explore the perceived attributes, acceptability, and use of various improved handwashing facility designs. The study aimed to establish what are the characteristics of handwashing facilities (attributes) that are prioritized among various groups of potential end users and how do existing… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Handwashing
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 1 siteZambia
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2023to 30 Nov 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study will be based in two peri urban communities located in the western part of Lusaka, George and Matero compounds. George and Matero compounds located geographically next to each other have over 320,000 residents with the majority of residents accessing water from water kiosks that are managed by the local council. Some residents still access water from shallow wells that are generally heavily contaminated and polluted. Matero and George compounds are characterized by dense, informal settlement patterns, where housing is unplanned and access to WASH is an ongoing challenge. Water supply from the municipality is largely provided through communal boreholes accessed during limited times in a day at a minimal fee. Where affordability is a challenge, residents often resort to using unprotected shallow wells as their main source of water. During the rainy season flooding is common because of unplanned housing and poor drainage systems. Residents mostly rely o
Who may be able to join
- Living within the designated study area
- Meeting category requirements (i.e adult male, adult women, caregivers of under 5 or elderly (>65)
Who cannot join
- Not from within designated area
- Less than 18 years of age
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Understanding End User Preferences for Hand Hygiene Enabling Technologies in Urban and Peri-Urban Lusaka Zambia
The goal of this study is to explore the perceived attributes, acceptability, and use of various improved handwashing facility designs.
The study aimed to establish what are the characteristics of handwashing facilities (attributes) that are prioritized among various groups of potential end users and how do existing improved HWF designs rank according to these preferences? Also how acceptable are promising HWF designs among multiple groups of potential end users in a real-world setting, how do potential users adapt and modify existing HWF for use in their homes.
- Conditions
- Handwashing
- Keywords
- handwashing facility attributes, handwashing facility ranking
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Men | Focus group of adult men | |
| Adult Women | Focus Group of Adult Women | |
| Elderly > 65 Years | Focus groups of Elderly above 65 years of age | |
| Caregivers of Under5 | Focus groups of Caregivers of children under five (5) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Attribute Identification
Determine the attributes of handwashing facilities that are important to end users using focus group discussions
Measured: Same day
Handwashing facility ranking
Ranking of handwashing facilities based on attributes identified by end users
Measured: Same day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Mar 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2023
- Primary completion30 Nov 2023
- Study completion30 Nov 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HandwashingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06903169
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HHET
- Acronym
- HHET
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Understanding End User Preferences for Hand Hygiene Enabling Technologies in Urban and Peri-Urban Lusaka Zambia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06903169
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HHET / HHET
- Conditions
- Handwashing
- Keywords
- handwashing facility attributes, handwashing facility ranking
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in ZambiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this study is to explore the perceived attributes, acceptability, and use of various improved handwashing facility designs.
The study aimed to establish what are the characteristics of handwashing facilities (attributes) that are prioritized among various groups of potential end users and how do existing improved HWF designs rank according to these preferences? Also how acceptable are promising HWF designs among multiple groups of potential end users in a real-world setting, how do potential users adapt and modify existing HWF for use in their homes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Men | – | –Focus group of adult men |
| Adult Women | – | –Focus Group of Adult Women |
| Elderly > 65 Years | – | –Focus groups of Elderly above 65 years of age |
| Caregivers of Under5 | – | –Focus groups of Caregivers of children under five (5) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study will be based in two peri urban communities located in the western part of Lusaka, George and Matero compounds. George and Matero compounds located geographically next to each other have over 320,000 residents with the majority of residents accessing water from water kiosks that are managed by the local council. Some residents still access water from shallow wells that are generally heavily contaminated and polluted. Matero and George compounds are characterized by dense, informal settlement patterns, where housing is unplanned and access to WASH is an ongoing challenge. Water supply from the municipality is largely provided through communal boreholes accessed during limited times in a day at a minimal fee. Where affordability is a challenge, residents often resort to using unprotected shallow wells as their main source of water. During the rainy season flooding is common because of unplanned housing and poor drainage systems. Residents mostly rely o
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Living within the designated study area
- Meeting category requirements (i.e adult male, adult women, caregivers of under 5 or elderly (>65)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not from within designated area
- Less than 18 years of age
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Attribute Identification
Time frame: Same day
Determine the attributes of handwashing facilities that are important to end users using focus group discussions
Handwashing facility ranking
Time frame: Same day
Ranking of handwashing facilities based on attributes identified by end users
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Mar 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Handwashing, run by Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia at 1 site in Zambia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Zambia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Attribute Identification (time frame: Same day). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Mar 2025.