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Official title FIRE-Diet: Food as an Intervention to Reduce the Effects of Woodsmoke Exposure on Respiratory Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06711614
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Research suggests that consuming more fatty fish, fruits, and vegetables could potentially shield the lungs from the negative impacts of air pollution. The research team will look at whether a dietary intervention aimed at increasing intake of these foods can protect the lungs from woodsmoke as the air pollutant and look into how this works.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy, and specifically with no respiratory disease
- Not taking any supplements, or willing to abstain from supplement use for 4-weeks prior to study start and the whole duration of the study,
- Must currently consume, on average, less than 2 servings of fish per week and fewer than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day based on...
- Must have a null GSTM1 genotype determined at screening.
- Must be able to provide a sufficient sputum sample during the screening visit.
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Health conditions that would pose an unacceptable risk of dietary change, or conditions that are uncontrolled based on principal investigator's...
- Actively attempting to lose weight.
- Frequent wood smoke exposure (e.g. at home or employment).
- Unable to store provided meals and food safely.
- Food allergies/intolerance or food aversion preventing adherence to the intervention diet, or unwillingness/medically unable to adjust diet in line...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy, and specifically with no respiratory disease
- Not taking any supplements, or willing to abstain from supplement use for 4-weeks prior to study start and the whole duration of the study,
- Must currently consume, on average, less than 2 servings of fish per week and fewer than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day based on screening questionnaires.
- Must have a null GSTM1 genotype determined at screening.
- Must be able to provide a sufficient sputum sample during the screening visit.
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Health conditions that would pose an unacceptable risk of dietary change, or conditions that are uncontrolled based on principal investigator's judgement.
- Actively attempting to lose weight.
- Frequent wood smoke exposure (e.g. at home or employment).
- Unable to store provided meals and food safely.
- Food allergies/intolerance or food aversion preventing adherence to the intervention diet, or unwillingness/medically unable to adjust diet in line with the intervention.
- Relocation during the study period to an area which will prevent food delivery.
- History of smoking tobacco, marijuana, or and other substance or vaping within the past 6 months, or having smoked the equivalent of 0.5 pack-years ever.
- Body mass index (BMI) \<18.5, as determined during the in-person screening visit.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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, 19 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 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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