Improving clean cookstove use to reduce air pollution and prevent hypertension
Addressing ClimaTe Change FOR IMPROVED CLEAN COOKSTOVE Uptake, Household Air Pollution Reduction, and Hypertension Prevention (ACT4ICC)
This study is all about helping people in Lagos, Nigeria, use cleaner cookstoves to improve air quality and lower blood pressure, so if you live there, you might enjoy healthier air and better health overall!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10838948 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the adoption of clean cookstoves in peri-urban communities of Lagos, Nigeria, to reduce household air pollution and its impact on blood pressure. By mobilizing local communities and leveraging local government teams, the study aims to monitor black carbon levels and their effects on health. The project will also build the capacity of local authorities to manage environmental health, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes related to hypertension. Patients may benefit from cleaner air and better blood pressure control as a result of this initiative.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in peri-urban areas of Lagos, Nigeria, who are exposed to household air pollution and are at risk for hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of the targeted peri-urban communities in Lagos or those not exposed to household air pollution may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in household air pollution and improved blood pressure management for affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community mobilization efforts to improve health outcomes related to air pollution and hypertension, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ogedegbe, Olugbenga G. — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ogedegbe, Olugbenga G.
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.