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Official title The Role of Macrophage Activation in Lung Injury Following Ozone Exposure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05794087
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of the study is to better understand the mechanisms of lung injury from ozone exposure. Subjects will participate in two exposure sessions: filtered air and 0.2 ppm ozone.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You likely can't join if
- Cardiovascular disease
- Respiratory disease
- Recent (within 4 weeks) respiratory or COVID-19 symptoms
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- HIV Infection
See the full eligibility criteria
- Cardiovascular disease
- Respiratory disease
- Recent (within 4 weeks) respiratory or COVID-19 symptoms
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- HIV Infection
- History of smoking within the past 5 years.
- Orthopedic or rheumatologic conditions which would interfere with cycle use
- Inability to produce a sputum plug at screening
- Daily use of antioxidant supplements, excluding those in a multivitamin. These supplements include Vitamin C or E, selenium, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin and ginkgo biloba. Supplements taken less...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Piscataway, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.