Improving air quality for patients with COPD
Official title: 2/2 Multi-Center CLEAN AIR 2 Randomized Control Trial in COPD
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10920426 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using portable air cleaners at home can help people with COPD breathe better and feel healthier by reducing indoor air pollution.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $644,625 |
| NIH project number | 5U24HL169566-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920426 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with COPD, particularly former smokers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have COPD or those who are not exposed to significant indoor air pollutants may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of using portable air cleaners on the health of individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It focuses on how reducing indoor air pollutants, such as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, can improve respiratory health and quality of life for patients. The study involves a randomized controlled trial where participants will use air cleaners in their homes to assess changes in their respiratory symptoms and overall well-being. By examining these effects, the research aims to provide evidence-based interventions for managing COPD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved respiratory health and quality of life for patients with COPD by reducing harmful indoor air pollutants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar interventions, indicating that improving indoor air quality can positively affect respiratory health in COPD patients.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ehrhardt, Stephan — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Ehrhardt, Stephan
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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.