Evaluating the long-term effects of using liquefied petroleum gas for cooking on child health
Assessing the 5-Year Effects of a 500-day Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cooking Intervention: Continued Follow up of Participants from the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) trial
This study looks at how using cleaner cooking stoves can help improve the health of young children in low- and middle-income families as they grow up, by checking their growth and development over the first five years of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10885084 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term health effects of a cooking intervention that provides liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stoves and fuel to families in low- and middle-income countries. The study follows children from the original Household Air Pollution Intervention Network (HAPIN) trial, assessing their health outcomes as they grow from infancy to age five. By measuring factors such as growth, development, and exposure to harmful pollutants, the research aims to understand how cleaner cooking practices can benefit child health over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with young children, particularly those who previously participated in the HAPIN trial and are exposed to household air pollution.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use solid fuels for cooking or who are not part of the original HAPIN trial may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children by demonstrating the benefits of cleaner cooking methods.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in improving health outcomes through similar interventions, indicating a potential for success in this ongoing research.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clasen, Thomas F — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Clasen, Thomas F
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.