PollutionNCT07194434
The Impact of War-Related Pollution on Public Health: Identifying Associated Health Conditions in Conflict Zones, Sudan 2025
An observational study of Pollution and Armed Conflicts Pollution, run by Research and Publication office at 1 site in Sudan.
Trial summary
This study aims to investigate the impact of war-related pollution on public health in affected areas. It will address the types of pollutants, the prevalence of pollution-related health conditions, and risk factors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Pollution, Armed Conflicts Pollution
- What is being tested?
- No.intervrntion
- How many people
- 399 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSudan
- Study dates
- 22 Jan 2025to 12 Mar 2025
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Displaced adults living in conflict zones in Sudan.
Who may be able to join
- Adults
- Displaced
- Living in conflict zone
- Consented to participate
Who cannot join
- Non adults
- Residents of A non conflict zone area
- Not consenting to participate.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study aims to investigate the impact of war-related pollution on public health in affected areas. It will address the types of pollutants, the prevalence of pollution-related health conditions, and risk factors. The study will also assess the relationship between pollution and health outcomes, the severity of long-term effects, healthcare availability, public awareness of pollution's health impact, and current efforts to mitigate its harmful effects.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to explore the impact of war-related pollution on public health by identifying associated health conditions in conflict-affected areas. The research will focus on the types and sources of pollutants, the prevalence of health issues linked to pollution exposure, and the factors that increase health risks. It will also assess the relationship between specific pollutants and health outcomes, the severity of these impacts, and the availability of healthcare services. Furthermore, the study will evaluate public awareness of pollution's health effects and ongoing efforts to mitigate its adverse consequences.
- Conditions
- Pollution, Armed Conflicts Pollution
- Being tested
- No.intervrntion
- Keywords
- Pollution, Armed conflicts, Sudan, War
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No.intervrntionOther
No intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict zones residents | Conflict zones residents Receives: Other: No.intervrntion |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To identify the the impact of war-related pollution on public health
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
Secondary outcomes (4)
To measure the frequency of health conditions linked to war-related pollution
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
To identify the types and sources of pollutants
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
To determine the factors that increase susceptibility to health issues caused by pollution exposure.
Measured: Jan - Mar 2025
To evaluate the long-term health outcomes and severity of pollution-related conditions
Measured: Jan- Mar 2025
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Sep 2025
- Study start22 Jan 2025
- Primary completion12 Mar 2025
- Study completion12 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PollutionStudies 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
- 399 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Research and Publication office
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07194434
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 240010
- Status last verified
- Jan 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of War-Related Pollution on Public Health: Identifying Associated Health Conditions in Conflict Zones, Sudan 2025
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07194434
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 240010
- Conditions
- Pollution, Armed Conflicts Pollution
- Keywords
- Pollution, Armed conflicts, Sudan, War
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 399 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Research and Publication officeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Sep 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.
This study aims to investigate the impact of war-related pollution on public health in affected areas. It will address the types of pollutants, the prevalence of pollution-related health conditions, and risk factors. The study will also assess the relationship between pollution and health outcomes, the severity of long-term effects, healthcare availability, public awareness of pollution's health impact, and current efforts to mitigate its harmful effects.
Detailed description
This study aims to explore the impact of war-related pollution on public health by identifying associated health conditions in conflict-affected areas. The research will focus on the types and sources of pollutants, the prevalence of health issues linked to pollution exposure, and the factors that increase health risks. It will also assess the relationship between specific pollutants and health outcomes, the severity of these impacts, and the availability of healthcare services. Furthermore, the study will evaluate public awareness of pollution's health effects and ongoing efforts to mitigate its adverse consequences.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conflict zones residents | – | Other: No.intervrntionConflict zones residents |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Displaced adults living in conflict zones in Sudan.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adults
- Displaced
- Living in conflict zone
- Consented to participate
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Non adults
- Residents of A non conflict zone area
- Not consenting to participate.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| No.intervrntionNo intervention | Other | Conflict zones residents |
Primary outcome
To identify the the impact of war-related pollution on public health
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
4 secondary outcomes
To measure the frequency of health conditions linked to war-related pollution
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
To identify the types and sources of pollutants
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
To determine the factors that increase susceptibility to health issues caused by pollution exposure.
Time frame: Jan - Mar 2025
To evaluate the long-term health outcomes and severity of pollution-related conditions
Time frame: Jan- Mar 2025
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 26 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Pollution and Armed Conflicts Pollution, run by Research and Publication office at 1 site in Sudan.
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 4 inclusion and 3 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 26 Sep 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 Sudan. 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?
To identify the the impact of war-related pollution on public health (time frame: Jan - Mar 2025). 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 26 Sep 2025.