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De Oorzaak: Citizen Science Project on the Impact of Environmental Noise

Belgium120 participantsStarted 2024-04-29

Plain-language summary

"De Oorzaak" is a large-scale citizen science project aiming to assess the impact of environmental sounds on the quality of life. This particular study is a part of a broader citizen science research project "De Oorzaak", which focuses on mapping the effects of ambient noise with high resolution and on a large scale across Flanders. The specific goal of the underlying sub study is to expand our current knowledge of how ambient noise affects sleep quality and stress.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (age 18 years old and above) * Both male and female citizens * Living in Antwerp * Bedroom window allows positioning of sound sensor * Indicated in preliminary questionnaires to be interested and willing to participate in the medical trajectory medical trajectory (i.e. sleep study, saliva sample and audiological testing) * Equal distribution between citizens reporting both increased as decreased nuisance due to ambient noise ambient noise * Equal distribution of participants reporting a high or low impact on their sleep quality due to Equal distribution of participants reporting a high or low impact on their sleep quality due to nighttime environmental noise Exclusion Criteria: * Known chronic medical conditions * Smoking * Bad self-reported health condition * Diagnosed chronic diseases

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?

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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

Sound-induced sleep disturbances

Timeframe: Single time point (before December 31 2025)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06466668

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Antwerp

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-31

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