NCT01517230

Brief Summary

A cluster-randomised trial will be undertaken in Burkina Faso to investigate whether a comprehensive mass media campaign using local radio stations can change behaviours on a scale large enough to result in measurable and sustainable reductions in under-five child mortality. It is hypothesised that as a result of the scale and multi-pronged nature of the campaign, reductions of between 10% and 20% in child mortality will be achieved.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
100,000

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 9, 2012

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 25, 2012

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2012

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

May 20, 2015

Status Verified

May 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3.1 years

First QC Date

January 9, 2012

Last Update Submit

May 19, 2015

Conditions

DiarrhoeaMalariaPneumoniaBreastfeedingUnder-nutrition

Keywords

Cluster-randomised trialComprehensive mass media campaignRural community radioUnder-five child mortalityPreventive and curative behavioursBurkina FasoHealth care seeking behaviorChildbirth

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Post neonatal under-five all cause mortality

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Under-5 child all cause mortality

    1year

  • Preventive behaviours for main causes of under-five children mortality

    1 year

  • Knowledge

    30-36 months after the start of the intervention

  • Cost-effectiveness of mass media campaigns in terms of dollars per disability-adjusted life year (DALY) averted

    1 year

  • Curative behaviours for main causes of under-five children mortality

    15 days

Study Arms (2)

intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

seven clusters where radio media campaign will be broadcast.

Behavioral: Local radio campaign to reduce under-five child mortality

control

NO INTERVENTION

Seven clusters where radio media campaign won't be broadcast.

Interventions

Local radio campaign to reduce under-five child mortalityBEHAVIORAL

The media campaign is designed by Development Media International. It includes short "spots" and long format programs broadcast by rural community radios. Major topics to be addressed include: diarrhoea, water and sanitation, acute respiratory infections, fever/malaria, antenatal consultations, delivery in health facilities, breastfeeding, and child nutrition. The intervention is planned to start in March 2012 after completion of fieldwork for the baseline survey and will continue for 2.5 years.

intervention

Eligibility Criteria

AgeUp to 5 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Residence in study clusters

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre Muraz

Bobo-Dioulasso, BP 390, Burkina Faso

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Kasteng F, Murray J, Cousens S, Sarrassat S, Steel J, Meda N, Ouedraogo M, Head R, Borghi J. Cost-effectiveness and economies of scale of a mass radio campaign to promote household life-saving practices in Burkina Faso. BMJ Glob Health. 2018 Jul 16;3(4):e000809. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2018-000809. eCollection 2018.

    PMID: 30057798DERIVED

  • Sarrassat S, Meda N, Badolo H, Ouedraogo M, Some H, Bambara R, Murray J, Remes P, Lavoie M, Cousens S, Head R. Effect of a mass radio campaign on family behaviours and child survival in Burkina Faso: a repeated cross-sectional, cluster-randomised trial. Lancet Glob Health. 2018 Mar;6(3):e330-e341. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30004-4.

    PMID: 29433668DERIVED

  • Head R, Murray J, Sarrassat S, Snell W, Meda N, Ouedraogo M, Deboise L, Cousens S. Can mass media interventions reduce child mortality? Lancet. 2015 Jul 4;386(9988):97-100. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(14)61649-4. Epub 2015 Feb 13.

    PMID: 25684587DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DiarrheaMalariaPneumoniaBreast FeedingPatient Acceptance of Health Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsProtozoan InfectionsParasitic DiseasesInfectionsMosquito-Borne DiseasesVector Borne DiseasesRespiratory Tract InfectionsLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesFeeding BehaviorBehaviorTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth Behavior

Study Officials

  • Simon N Cousens, MA

    London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Nicolas Meda, MD, PhD

    Centre Muraz

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Sophie Sarrassat, PhD

    London School of Hygienne and Tropical Medicine

    STUDY DIRECTOR

  • Moctar Ouedraogo, MsD

    Centre MURAZ / AfricSanté, Burkina Faso

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 9, 2012

First Posted

January 25, 2012

Study Start

March 1, 2012

Primary Completion

April 1, 2015

Study Completion

April 1, 2015

Last Updated

May 20, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-05

Locations

BU(1)