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Official title Mitigation of Health Effects in Older Adults With Hypertension by Reducing Exposure to Heat and Air Pollution
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07606859
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention (combination of behavioural recommendations and technical measures) in reducing personal exposure to heat and air pollution and related health effects in older adults with hypertension. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the intervention (combination of behavioral recommendations for heat mitigation) reduce personal ambient temperature exposure, measured using a wearable device (iButton)?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aged ≥65 years
- Living in Barcelona (Spain) or Nicosia (Cyprus) metropolitan areas
- Have a physician's diagnosis of arterial hypertension
- Receive daily anti-hypertensive medication
- Clinically stable
You likely can't join if
- Currently smoking
- Presence of any smoking residents in the household
- Not residing at the household for at least 5 days a week
- Planning to move from the current home within the next two months
- No access to Wi-Fi or 4G/5G mobile phone
- Severe chronic conditions (congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, significant valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2)...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged ≥65 years
- Living in Barcelona (Spain) or Nicosia (Cyprus) metropolitan areas
- Have a physician's diagnosis of arterial hypertension
- Receive daily anti-hypertensive medication
- Clinically stable
- Currently smoking
- Presence of any smoking residents in the household
- Not residing at the household for at least 5 days a week
- Planning to move from the current home within the next two months
- No access to Wi-Fi or 4G/5G mobile phone
- Severe chronic conditions (congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, significant valvular heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), inflammatory diseases, renal failure, or active cancer)
- Illicit drugs abuse
- Alcohol abuse
- Psychiatric disorders
- Severe mental disability that interferes with answering questions or following instructions
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Barcelona, Spain
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, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Nicosia, Cyprus; Barcelona, Spain. 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.