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. 2015 Aug 6;2015(8):CD008736. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008736.pub2

6. Vector density: ITNs versus untreated nets.

Trial ID Unit of randomization Intervention Main vector Measure
 (method) Pre‐intervention Post‐intervention Effect measure (95% CI) or P value
Dinesh 2008 IND Two houses

  1. Olyset® polyethylene net, impregnated with permethrin (2%).

  2. PermaNet® 2.0 impregnated with deltamethrin (55mg/m²).

  3. Control: Untreated locally made net.

 P. argentipes andSergentomyia 
 spp. Geometric mean sandfly counts per group
(CDC light traps)		 Reported graphically Reported graphically The trial authors state a statistically significant reduction in male P. argentipides in areas with ITNs compared to untreated nets, but no difference in female P. argentipides or other vectors.

Abbreviations: IND = India; CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.