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Study NCT ID:
NCT00809432
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2008-12-17
First Post:
2008-12-15
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Reducing Personal Exposure to Air Pollution
Sponsor:
University of Edinburgh
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Beneficial Cardiovascular Effects of Reducing Exposure to Particulate Air Pollution With a Simple Facemask
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2008-12
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:
Exposure to air pollution is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and is associated with increased blood pressure, reduced heart rate variability, endothelial dysfunction and myocardial ischaemia. The study objectives were to assess the potential cardiovascular benefits of reducing personal particulate air pollution exposure by wearing a facemask in healthy volunteers.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: