Indoor Air Quality, Temperature and Cognitive Performance (NCT06380582) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Indoor Air Quality, Temperature and Cognitive Performance
Netherlands18 participantsStarted 2024-04-25
Plain-language summary
Study design: A cross-over single-blinded treatment design will be used. Participants will undergo 4 different conditions: (1) low air flow and 23°C, (2) low air flow and 35°C, (3) high air flow and 23°C, and (4) high air flow and 35°C. Participants will be blinded to the air quality level; however, it is not possible to blind them to the temperature condition, as they will be able to perceive it as different.
Study population: The population consists of healthy young and middle-aged adults of both sexes between 18 and 40 years.
Intervention (if applicable): Each participant undergoes 4 conditions in randomized order. Two conditions consist of poor air quality defined as 3,000 ppm carbon dioxide and 23°C or 35°C temperature, respectively.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults between 18 to 40 years old
* Western-European background
* Generally healthy
* No medication which may influence the outcome parameters. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Contraceptive uses for women are allowed and will be verified through a questionnaire.
* Non-smokers or persons who quit smoking more than five years ago
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants, who do not want to be informed about unexpected medical findings, or do not wish that their treating physician will be informed, cannot participate in this study
* Individuals with a diagnosed physical or mental disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or depression
* Any medication or medical condition that might interfere with the physiological outcome parameters or in some regards impair cognition
* Unstable body weight (weight gain or loss \>3kg in the past three months)
* Participation in another biomedical study within 1 month prior to screening visit
* Shift workers
* Colour blindness
* Pregnancy
* People with a low haemoglobin or haematocrit concentration
* Not having visited or resided in a warm country in the last 3 months
* Participants with asthma or restricted lung function due to allergies
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.