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Democratizing Access to Cleaner Residential Air

66 participantsStarted 2026-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the use of in-home air filtration to reduce exposure to air pollution benefits health.

Who can participate

Age range

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: Age 40 years or older Speaks English, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese Cognitive capacity to respond to questionnaires Lives fulltime at the current address, adjacent (\< 200 meters) to roadways with large traffic volumes Must have one or more risk factors (hypertension or elevated blood pressure, pre-diabetes or diabetes or elevated blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol levels, body mass index 25 or greater) Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant Works between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM Sources of smoke in the living space (such as candles, incense, marijuana, wood stove, fireplace) almost every day/every day. Every day exposure to motor vehicle exhaust (from cars, trucks, buses, trains), including heavy street or highway traffic. Currently smoking or vaping Others smoking or vaping indoors, in the living space. Within the past 5 years, a diagnosis of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, blood clots or pulmonary embolism, cancer requiring surgery and/or chemo/radiation therapy

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

Blood pressure

Timeframe: Day 0, 30, 45, and 75

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07629518

SponsorDouglas Brugge

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-05

Contact for this trial

Doug Brugge, PhD

18606748814 brugge@uchc.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.