Clean air study for older adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new air cleaning device to see if it improves health in older adults. It may help if you are concerned about indoor air quality and want to reduce your exposure to pollutants.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 79 years old.
- You live in one home for most of the week (5 or more days per week).
- You have an email address and internet access at home to complete surveys.
- You do not smoke and no one in your household smokes.
- You do not currently use a portable air cleaner at home.
- You are not planning to move within the next year.
- You have not been diagnosed by a doctor with heart disease, stroke, or heart failure.
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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