Multifaceted Intervention for Protection Against Cotton Dust Exposure Among Textile Workers (NCT03738202) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Multifaceted Intervention for Protection Against Cotton Dust Exposure Among Textile Workers
Pakistan2,031 participantsStarted 2019-06-15
Plain-language summary
Textile workers are exposed to various harmful substances during work, including cotton dust, which is the dust present in air during the handling or processing of cotton. Previous research found a link between cotton dust exposure and impaired respiratory health. This study will comprise of administration and workers' training regarding preventive measures for protection against respiratory illnesses. Workers will be provided free, disposable face masks and measures to reduce cotton dust exposure will be introduced at the textile mills. The study would then determine the effectiveness of this intervention on reduction in cotton dust levels in the mills, and improvement in respiratory health of workers. This study would help the cotton textile workers and managers reduce the health hazards of cotton dust exposure and also guide researchers from Pakistan and other low-resource countries towards developing relevant strategies for health protection of these workers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Inclusion criteria for textile mills:
* Mills from the formal sector will be included.
* Mills which have either spinning or weaving sections, or both.
* Mills that have at least 50-100 workers (primarily labourers/machine operators) in the spinning and weaving sections.
* Mills with a more stable working population will be preferred.
* Willingness of management to participate in planning and implementation of the study.
* Inclusion criteria for textile workers:
* Those ≥18 years and employed in the bale opening, blowing, carding, spinning, weaving and waste recycling sections (and related sub-sections).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Textile workers from the wet-processing areas as well as support or administrative staff will be excluded.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Changes in cotton dust personal exposure levels expressed as mg/m3
Timeframe: 24 months
2
Changes in the prevalence of respiratory symptoms
Timeframe: 24 months
3
Changes in Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1) measured in in ml