Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 8:24 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:27 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06374316
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-04-18
First Post:
2024-01-30
Brief Title:
Air Purifiers in Classrooms for Infection Control - a Pilot Study
Sponsor:
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Organization:
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Study Overview
Official Title:
Air Purifiers in Classrooms for Infection Control - a Pilot Study
Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study aims to investigate the acceptability and feasibility of deploying air purifiers equipped with HEPA high-efficiency particulate air filters in classrooms to study air purifiers as an infection control measure It will also evaluate the direct effect of air purifiers on air quality comparing ceiling-mounted purifiers portable purifiers and no purifier
Detailed Description:
Improved ventilation and air purification have been proposed as promising measures to protect the health of students and children while avoiding future school closures during pandemics However there is limited knowledge regarding the effectiveness and potential drawbacks of using air purifiers in educational settings This pilot study was initiated to explore whether a large study of air purifiers in Norwegian primary school classrooms is feasible and acceptable among teachers and students and to uncover whether air purifiers can reduce particle density in classrooms and thus potentially decrease the spread of infections
The results will lay the groundwork for larger-scale trials that could form the basis of knowledge for decision-makers on whether the use of air purifiers should be part of the strategy to limit infections in classrooms while avoiding school closures during future pandemics
The pilot study consists of two parts The first part will last six weeks and focus on the feasibility and acceptability among teachers and students It will describe and compare two arms - ceiling-mounted arm 1 and portable arm 2 air purifiers The second part lasts nine weeks and will evaluate the direct effect of air purifiers on air quality It will compare ceiling-mounted and portable devices and no purifierarm 3 The study will involve multiple schools with a total of six schools contributing eight classrooms Arm 1 will have two schools and arm 2 will have three schools each school contributing with one classroom Arm 3 will have one school contributing with three classrooms The classrooms will preferably belong to 7th grade students but 6th and 5th grade student classrooms will also be accepted based on the schools preferences Data collection includes interviews and questionnaires from teachers and students observations as well as absenteeism data and air quality measurements
The results will lay the groundwork for larger-scale trials that could form the basis of knowledge for decision-makers on whether the use of air purifiers should be part of the strategy to limit infections in classrooms while avoiding school closures during future pandemics
The pilot study consists of two parts The first part will last six weeks and focus on the feasibility and acceptability among teachers and students It will describe and compare two arms - ceiling-mounted arm 1 and portable arm 2 air purifiers The second part lasts nine weeks and will evaluate the direct effect of air purifiers on air quality It will compare ceiling-mounted and portable devices and no purifierarm 3 The study will involve multiple schools with a total of six schools contributing eight classrooms Arm 1 will have two schools and arm 2 will have three schools each school contributing with one classroom Arm 3 will have one school contributing with three classrooms The classrooms will preferably belong to 7th grade students but 6th and 5th grade student classrooms will also be accepted based on the schools preferences Data collection includes interviews and questionnaires from teachers and students observations as well as absenteeism data and air quality measurements
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None