Clinical trials: Air Pollution, open to volunteers
Physical Activity, Climate
The Influence of Climate and Air Pollution on Physical Activity of Chinese People in Shenyang and Shenzhen
Physical activity (PA) refers to bodily movements that result in a significant increase in energy expenditure due to the contraction of skeletal muscles.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Climate, Air Pollution
- Trial name
- NCT07523659
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences
Air Pollution, Cardiometabolic Health
HEPA, PM2.5, and Cardiometabolic Health
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, crossover trial is to test the hypothesis that a longer-term indoor HEPA filtration intervention can improve cardiometabolic profiles by reducing indoor PM2.5 exposures in at-risk…
- Trial name
- NCT05718245
- Testing
- HEPA filter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
COPD, Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Tumors and Respiratory System Diseases Due to Air Pollution: New Biomarkers of Exposure and Effects
This study aims to examine the exposure to atmospheric pollutants in a group of non-smoking patients suffering from lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and leukemia.
- Conditions
- COPD, Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Leukemia
- Trial name
- RECAP (NCT06800586)
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Non-communicable Diseases (NCD)
Enabling Environments for Non-communicable Disease Risk Reduction in Ethiopia
The ENABLE study focuses on pregnant women attending routine antenatal care (ANC) in urban primary health care facilities in four Ethiopian cities.
- Trial name
- ENABLE (NCT07442318)
- Testing
- Structured lifestyle counseling integrated into ANC, Standard routine ANC
- Where
- 4 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 1,268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Cardiovascular (CV) Risk
Democratizing Access to Cleaner Residential Air
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the use of in-home air filtration to reduce exposure to air pollution benefits health.
- Trial name
- DACRA (NCT07629518)
- Testing
- Portable air purifiers with HEPA filtration
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Douglas Brugge
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Exacerbations of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous condition with recurrent exacerbations despite guideline-based therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07396311
- Testing
- No intervention assigned
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
COPD
Air Pollution and Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD
Studies have shown that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have worse symptoms after breathing polluted air. People with COPD also often need to go to the hospital if they get a virus or other bug.
- Trial name
- APIC (NCT06552364)
- Testing
- LABA+LAMA, LABA+LAMA+ICS, Filtered Air
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Emergency Service, Hospital, Air Pollution
Modelling of Correlation Between Emergency Department Admissions and Location-specific Air Quality and Weather in the Florence Urban Area
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the impact of primary air pollutants and weather parameters on emergency department (ED) visits in the metropolitan area of Florence.
- Conditions
- Emergency Service, Hospital, Air Pollution, Weather
- Trial name
- NCT06491290
- Testing
- No intervention administered
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 480,000 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Healthy 70 Street Market Vendors Working in Highly-polluted Areas of Turin
Biotics Intervention Oriented to Rescue From Environmental Pollution Inflammatory Responses
Improving air quality in urban areas represents a major public health challenge. In regions such as the Po Valley, airborne particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅) concentrations frequently exceed World Health Organization limits…
- Trial name
- BIOREPAIR (NCT07418489)
- Testing
- pro-postbiotic
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Effect of an App-based Intervention on Air Pollution in COPD Patients
This study will test whether a combination of health education, a mobile app, and a smart band can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improve their quality of life and reduce flare-ups.
- Trial name
- NCT07074093
- Testing
- app+smartband+education
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion para la Investigacion y Formacion en Ciencias de la Salud
Air Pollution, Pollution; Exposure
Modification of Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Cardiopulmonary Outcomes by Socioeconomic Status and Nutrition
The goal of this observational study is to compare the effects of air pollution exposure and nutrition between neighborhoods with high and low social vulnerability scores.
- Conditions
- Air Pollution, Pollution; Exposure, Nutrition, Healthy
- Trial name
- SENSE (NCT05843370)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Hypertension Arterial, 65 Years Older
Mitigation of Health Effects in Older Adults With Hypertension by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health…
- Trial name
- ISMED CLIM OH (NCT07606859)
- Testing
- Heat intervention, Heat and air pollution mitigation intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Cyprus, Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cyprus
Air Pollution Exposure, Oxidative Stress
Savannah Environmental Nutrition Study (SENS): Nutrition Intervention to Reduce Air Pollution-Related Airway Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
This pilot clinical trial will evaluate the feasibility and potential health effects of a nutrition-based intervention among adults living in communities affected by air pollution near the Port of Savannah, Georgia.
- Conditions
- Air Pollution Exposure, Oxidative Stress, Airway Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT07797413
- Testing
- Antioxidant- and Nutrient-Rich Food-Based Nutrition Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia Southern University
Cardiovascular Disease, Asthma
Effectiveness of Pollution Monitoring in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation
The primary objective of EPIC-AIR is to evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of integrating real-time air pollution monitoring into cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programmes via an…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease Due to Systemic Disease
- Trial name
- EPIC-AIR (NCT07500948)
- Testing
- Progressive Walking Exercise Programme, Real-time air quality information and guidance
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Sleep Quality
Mitigation of Health Effects in Pregnant Women by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health…
- Trial name
- ISMED CLIM PW (NCT07609433)
- Testing
- Heat intervention, Heat and air pollution mitigation intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Cyprus, Italy
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cyprus
Heat Strain
Mitigation of Health Effects in Outdoor Workers by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health…
- Trial name
- ISMED-CLIM OW (NCT07634952)
- Testing
- Heat intervention, Heat and air pollution mitigation intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece, Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cyprus
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), Metabolic Syndrome
Ambient Air and Noise Effect on Cardiovascular Health Risk and Lifestyle Intervention to Attenuate It (METSGREEN)
This study, combining both an observational study and an interventional clinical trial, aims to assess how exposure to ultrafine particulate matter (PM0.1) and noise pollution affects the risk of cardiovascular diseases and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), Metabolic Syndrome, Air Pollution Exposure, Environmental Exposure
- Trial name
- METSGREEN (NCT07111208)
- Testing
- Green Space Activity Group - Daily Physical Activity, Mediterranean Diet Group - Dietary Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Regina Grazuleviciene
Air Pollution
The Role of Macrophage Activation in Lung Injury Following Ozone Exposure
The purpose of the study is to better understand the mechanisms of lung injury from ozone exposure. Subjects will participate in two exposure sessions: filtered air and 0.2 ppm ozone.
- Trial name
- NCT05794087
- Testing
- Clean Air, Ozone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Spirometry
The INTERvening for LUNG Health Trial
This research study is being done to find out whether a community health volunteer-delivered, multi-component program can improve lung health for people at risk of chronic respiratory diseases (such as asthma or COPD) in…
- Trial name
- INTERLUNG (NCT07540000)
- Testing
- Community health worker-delivered multi-component respiratory health intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Nepal
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Lung Cancer
AIRCARE (Air Pollution and Cancer Research Ecosystem): Center for Advanced Research on Environmental Health and Lung Cancer Risk
In India, lung cancer is the 2nd most common in males and 4th overall in cancer incidence with 81,784 new cases and 75,031 deaths with a 5-year prevalence of 1,13,990 as per GLOBOCAN 2022.
- Trial name
- AIRCARE (NCT07553598)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 3,230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences