Clinical trials: Pollution; Exposure
Blood Pressure, Heart Rate Variability
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Reducing Personal Exposure to Air Pollution
Exposure to air pollution is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and is associated with increased blood pressure, reduced heart rate variability, endothelial dysfunction and myocardial ischaemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00809432
- Testing
- Face mask (Dust Respirator), No Face mask
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Health Effects of Ambient Air Pollution
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Ambient Air Pollution Exposure in Healthy Adults
This observational study recruits healthy individuals who have been routinely taking high amount (at least 3 g/wk) of dietary eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and those who don't, and examines the…
- Trial name
- PISCES (NCT02921048)
- Testing
- omega-3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- U.S. EPA Human Studies Facility
Air Pollution
The Effect of Juice Types on the Responses to Air Pollution
The study hypothesis is that drinking different juices will affect the body's responses to air pollution. Subjects will be exposed to air pollution during a 2-hour car ride on the NJ (New Jersey) Turnpike.
- Trial name
- NCT02027415
- Testing
- Beet juice, Orange juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Air Pollution Exposure, Heart Rate
Assessing the Health Impact of Indoor Air Purification Using Health Data Obtained From Apple Watch Wearers
This study aims to use the Apple Watch health metrics to assess short-term physiological responses in a randomized, double-blind, crossover real-world indoor purification intervention.
- Conditions
- Air Pollution Exposure, Heart Rate, Resting Heart Rate, HRV
- Trial name
- NCT07477834
- Testing
- Real Filtration
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University Abu Dhabi
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)
Healthy
Ozone Cardiovascular Effects in Genetically Susceptible People
Increases in air pollution are associated with increases in deaths from cardiovascular disease, but the investigators know little about how ozone air pollution affects the cardiovascular system.
- Trial name
- OZCARD (NCT01192477)
- Testing
- Ozone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Ozone Exposure During Rest and Exercise
Susceptibility of Cardiorespiratory Responses to Ozone During Cycling Exercise
Ground level ozone (O3) is a common airborne pollutant that is well recognized to cause negative respiratory symptoms and impair pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- NCT05473000
- Testing
- Exercise, Ozone, Room air
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Air Pollution, Pregnancy
Immune Tolerance Dysfunction in Pregnancy Due to Ambient Air Pollution Exposure
The purpose of this project is to study the effects of air pollution toxicants on pregnant mothers' immune health during and after pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT04549142
- Testing
- There is no intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Inflammation
Effects of Dietary Supplements on Response to Air Pollution
This study will determine if a comprehensive antioxidant/anti-inflammatory dietary supplement pack can offer protection against a decline in lung function and increase in inflammation and oxidative stress following acute exposure…
- Trial name
- NCT01488656
- Testing
- Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory dietary supplement
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Utah State University
Asthma Acute, Respiratory
Children's Health, Respiratory Inflammation and Short-term Air Pollution
The goal of this study is to see if physical activity in high air pollution is worse than rest in high air pollution.
- Trial name
- CHERISH (NCT07431021)
- Testing
- science lesson, PE Lesson
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Hyperpigmentation, Photodamaged Skin
A Multi-Center, Open-label Study Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of a Dual Skincare Regimen Treatment for Facial Hyperpigmentation and Photodamaged Skin in Patients Exposed to Extrinsic Factors of Aging
This open-label, multi-center clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the dual skincare regimen of vitamin C serum and moisturizing sunscreen SPF 45 to improve facial hyperpigmentation and photodamage after 12 weeks of twice…
- Conditions
- Hyperpigmentation, Photodamaged Skin, Wrinkle, Fine Lines
- Trial name
- NCT05423873
- Testing
- Gentle Cleansing Lotion, Revision Skincare
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Revision Skincare
Cognitive Function 1, Social, Cognitive Change
GReen And Healthy Schools
This project aims to investigate the health effects of making schools greener and more biodiverse. We will mainly focus on cognitive effects, well-being, and BMI.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function 1, Social, Cognitive Change, Emotions, Weight, Body
- Trial name
- GRAS (NCT04898439)
- Testing
- greening of the school environment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Exposure to Environmental Pollution, Non-occupational
Epigenetic Effect Modifications With Ozone Exposure on Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this protocol is to assess whether epigenetic factors in healthy individuals make a person more or less responsive to lung inflammation following ozone exposures.
- Trial name
- Geminoz (NCT02469428)
- Testing
- Clean air, Ozone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Pollution; Exposure
Effects of Transportation Choices on Commuter Health
The primary project objective is to investigate how an individual's choices influence personal exposures to traffic-related air pollutants (TRAPs) and the corresponding acute health effects.
- Trial name
- ETCH (NCT05758714)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
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
Lung Cancer, High-Risk Cancer
Taiwan Real-world LDCT Screening Behavior and Outcome Research for High Risk Subjects Based on Health Promotion Administration
Lung cancer is the leading cause of mortality in the world, and also in Taiwan.Despite the researches and availability in new therapies, it causes the highest mortality and is one of the most preventable cancers as well.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, High-Risk Cancer, Smoking, Pollution; Exposure
- Trial name
- TRIO (NCT05557487)
- Testing
- Low dose computed tomography
- Where
- 7 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 6,618 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gee-Chen Chang
Water-Related Diseases, Enteric Pathogens
Rural Appalachia Pilot Water Treatment Trial
Consumption of unsafe drinking water is associated with a substantial burden of disease globally. In the USA, the burden of disease associated with consumption of contaminated drinking water from non-regulated private wells and…
- Conditions
- Water-Related Diseases, Enteric Pathogens, Exposure to Chemical Pollution
- Trial name
- NCT06120985
- Testing
- Countertop pitcher water filter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lungs on Fire: Wildfire Smoke, Incident Diseases, Susceptible Populations, and Community Values in Canada
Wildfire smoke (WFS) is the leading climate-related risk in Canada and the main source of harmful air pollution. While short-term breathing problems caused by smoke are well known, there is limited knowledge on how repeated…
- Conditions
- Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- LoF (NCT07536178)
- Testing
- Woodsmoke (Lodgepole Pine) exposure, Filtered air exposure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Risk Factors for Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disease
Influence of Indoor Air Filtration Strategies on Occupant Health Indicators
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether two different central air purification technologies reduce air pollutant exposure and beneficially influence health as evaluated with a suite of biological markers related to…
- Trial name
- NCT02769208
- Testing
- Central air handling unit air purification technologies
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Feng Li
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