Effects of Petroleum Compounds on Psychological Health and Cognitive Functions (NCT06380998) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Petroleum Compounds on Psychological Health and Cognitive Functions
Egypt196 participantsStarted 2024-10-01
Plain-language summary
Over the last decade, awareness of the effects of hydrocarbon fuels on neurodegenerative disorders has increased significantly, as they are ubiquitous environmentally toxic chemicals that affect the central nervous system and result in irreversible neuronal damage, as many hydrocarbons can cross the blood-brain barrier through multiple pathways and cause direct toxicity.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 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:
* Workers in direct contact with petroleum compounds in petroleum stations.
* Working for at least 8 continuous hours daily for at least 2 years before enrollment in the study.
* Participants have willingness to participate and have no history for substance abuse
Exclusion Criteria:
* Working for less than 2 years with interrupted exposure.
* The exposure of workers to petroleum compounds is indirect.
* History of psychological and neurodegenerative diseases before starting this job.
* Patients with medical conditions like renal or cardiovascular diseases.
* Individuals with known allergies or contraindications to study supplements.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Effects of petroleum compounds on psychological health and cognitive functions of petrol station workers in Assiut
Timeframe: 1 year
2
To explore the relation between the level of petroleum hydrocarbon metabolites and the severity of psychological heath and cognitive functions disturbance of petrol station workers
Timeframe: 1 year
3
To explore the role of supplements with whey protein in ameliorating these effects