Clinical trials: Air Pollution Exposure
Coronary Disease
The Effects of Diesel Exhaust Inhalation on Vascular Function - the Role of Endothelin
The purpose of this study is to identify the role of endothelin 1 (a natural vasoconstrictor) in the adverse vascular effects demonstrated after exposure to air pollution
- Trial name
- NCT00745693
- Testing
- Endothelin-1, BQ-123 and BQ-788
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Vascular Endothelium
Health Effects of Biodiesel Exhaust Exposure
Urban air pollution is a major contributor to greenhouse gases and has been shown to increase cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.
- Trial name
- BD100 (NCT01883466)
- Testing
- Forearm venous occlusion plethysmography study
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Pollution; Exposure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Air Pollution and COPD Exacerbation
There is an excess of hospitalization rates for acute exacerbation of COPD in Picardy compared to the national data. A first study realized in Picardy has shown a link between air quality and COPD.
- Trial name
- BePoPi (NCT03904875)
- Testing
- collection of data about each acute exacerbation of COPD
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Asthma
Asthma & Exposure to Peaks in Particulate Air Pollution
We are testing the following two hypotheses: 1) Peaks in hourly exposures to airborne particulate matter (PM) of outdoor origin will be more closely associated with acute asthmatic responses to particles than 24-hour average…
- Trial name
- NCT00013728
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Cognitive Function Decline, Air Pollution Exposure
Short-Term Health Outcomes of Cooking UFP Exposure
This study examines the short-term respiratory and cognitive effects of exposure to ultrafine particles (UFPs) generated during typical household cooking.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function Decline, Air Pollution Exposure, Respiratory Inflammation
- Trial name
- UFP (NCT07311967)
- Testing
- Clean Indoor Air Exposure (Control), Exposure to Cooking-Generated Ultrafine Particles and Gases
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Tobacco Use and Smoking Behavior
Controlled Trial to Reduce Secondhand Smoke Exposure at Homes in Armenia
This study was designed to test the hypothesis whether a novel intervention that uses motivational interviewing along with immediate feedback and follow-up counseling calls is effective in educating the household members about…
- Trial name
- NCT01630356
- Testing
- in-person counseling, Demonstration of PM2.5 Pollution, Follow-up Counseling Calls
- Where
- Armenia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Air Pollution
Reducing Traffic Pollution Exposure Improves Blood Pressure
This randomized trial assessed the effect of modifying building envelop and level of air filtration on blood pressure over two hour exposure sessions.
- Trial name
- NCT04029129
- Testing
- Air filtration and building envelop modifications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Healthy, Exposure to Pollution
Sympathetic Nerve Response Incited by Biodiesel Exhaust Exposure
The adverse effects of current ambient air pollution on cardiovascular and respiratory health have been demonstrated in an extensive series of epidemiological, observational and experimental studies.
- Trial name
- NCT03698344
- Testing
- Biodiesel exhaust exposure
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Particulate Matter Inhalation Injury
Impact of Lifetime Exposure to Air and Noise Pollution on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality - the AIRCARD Study.
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of individually lifetime accumulated exposure to air and noise pollution on the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and mortality.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Particulate Matter Inhalation Injury, Arteriosclerosis, Pollution; Exposure
- Trial name
- AIRCARD (NCT04353232)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 33,723 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Pollution; Exposure, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Air Pollution and Development in the Boricua Youth Study
This study seeks to understand the relationship between prenatal maternal air pollution exposure and offspring risk for ADHD and examine two potential -modifiable- mechanisms: prenatal maternal inflammation and offspring sleep…
- Trial name
- NCT05368493
- Testing
- MRI task
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 182 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Asthma in Children, Pollution; Exposure
AIM to Improve Asthma: Airflow Improvements During Meal-Prep
The investigators propose a pilot trial of kitchen ventilation in the homes of children using a youth engaged research strategy.
- Trial name
- AIM (NCT04464720)
- Testing
- Cooking Ventilation Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
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
Cardiovascular Injury
Cardiovascular Effects of Exposure to Ozone
The Multicenter Ozone Study in Elderly Subjects will investigate whether short-term exposure of elderly volunteers to ambient levels of ozone in a controlled exposure setting causes acute cardiovascular responses as assessed by…
- Trial name
- MOSES (NCT01487005)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Health Effects Institute
Endothelial Dysfunction
The Cardiovascular Effects of Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure
Exposure to air pollution has been linked to increased cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The exact component of air pollution that mediates this effect is unknown, but the link is strongest for fine combustion derived…
- Trial name
- NCT00774514
- Testing
- Forearm Vascular Study
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Cognition
Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Impact on Children's Health
This study aims at understanding the relation between indoor air quality in schools, including both chemical and microbiological determinants, and cognition in children by gathering data across different parts of Europe
- Trial name
- LEARN (NCT06197477)
- Testing
- OurAir SQ 1750 - Mobile Air Purification System for indoor
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Healthy
Cardioprotective Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation in Healthy Older Subjects Exposed to Air Pollution Particles
Exposure to ambient levels of air pollution increases cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Advanced age is among the factors associated with susceptibility to the adverse effects of air pollution.
- Trial name
- NCT01442480
- Testing
- Fish oil, Olive oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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
Respiratory Tract Diseases, Cardiac Diseases
Cardiopulmonary Effects of Particulate Exposure
The aim of this study is to assess cardiac rate and respiratory responses and rhythm after workplace exposure to combustion particulates.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Diseases, Cardiac Diseases, Bronchitis
- Trial name
- NCT00011310
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
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
Allergies
Air Pollution and Allergens - Attenuation of Health Effects Particle Reduction
The study probes the effects of combined exposures to diesel exhaust and allergens on lung function and on the immune system, specifically focusing on the ability of a particle depletion technique to attenuate effects we and…
- Trial name
- DE3 (NCT02017431)
- Testing
- Allergen, Saline, Particle depleted diesel exhaust
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia