Investigating how environmental factors affect COPD in rural areas
COPD and Rural Health: Identifying Environmental Exposures Associated with Adverse Outcomes
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC · NIH-11044182
This study is looking at how things like air pollution and heating methods affect the health of people with COPD who live in rural areas, so we can find better ways to help them feel better and stay healthier.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LEBANON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11044182 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) living in rural areas of the United States, where they experience worse health outcomes compared to those in urban settings. The study aims to identify various environmental exposures, such as air pollution and the use of solid fuels for heating, that may contribute to increased morbidity in these patients. By examining the prevalence and perceptions of these exposures, the research seeks to inform the development of targeted interventions to reduce risks and improve health outcomes for rural COPD patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with COPD who reside in rural areas of the United States.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those without a diagnosis of COPD may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for COPD patients in rural areas by identifying and mitigating harmful environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that environmental factors significantly impact COPD morbidity, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
LEBANON, UNITED STATES
- DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC — LEBANON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PAULIN, LAURA MARIE — DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC
- Study coordinator: PAULIN, LAURA MARIE
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: Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder