Reducing lead dust in older homes
This study tests whether cleaning and other methods can lower lead dust in homes built before 1978. It may help protect your child from lead exposure.
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Who can take part
- Your child is under 7 years old
- Your child's blood lead level is above 5 micrograms per deciliter
- Your child lives in a home built before 1978
- Your child will sleep at home during the 2-month study
- Your child has no health issues that could affect the study results
- You are able to give consent and take part in the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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