Cardiopulmonary Effects of Particulate Exposure

Completed

Conditions studied: Respiratory Tract Diseases, Cardiac Diseases, Bronchitis

In brief

The aim of this study is to assess cardiac rate and respiratory responses and rhythm after workplace exposure to combustion particulates. A repeated measurement study is being performed on acute boilermakers (apprentices and journeymen). A stratified analysis is then done on those with and without chronic bronchitis, after adjustment for relevant covariates.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00011310

Run by

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Starts

1999-03-01

Expected to finish

2002-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2006-09-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

• Harvard School of Public Health — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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