Effects of deployment-related air pollution on lung health
CMA: Pulmonary and Systemic Effects of Deployment Related Particulate Matter Exposures
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA BOSTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · NIH-11126523
This study is looking at how breathing in dust and smoke from burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq affects the lung health of veterans, and it aims to help understand any breathing problems they might have.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA BOSTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126523 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health impacts of particulate matter exposure on military personnel who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. It focuses on understanding how exposure to fine particles from dust storms and burn pits affects lung function and overall respiratory health. The study will utilize historical satellite data and visibility records to assess the levels of particulate matter exposure experienced by veterans. Participants will undergo various assessments to evaluate their respiratory symptoms and lung function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who served in deployment areas with known exposure to particulate matter and are experiencing respiratory symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been deployed to areas with significant particulate matter exposure or those without respiratory symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of respiratory conditions in veterans exposed to harmful air pollutants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated health issues related to similar exposures in military personnel, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- VA BOSTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GARSHICK, ERIC — VA BOSTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: GARSHICK, ERIC
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: airway injury