Investigating the long-term health effects of cleaner cooking methods in households
Long-term Effects of a household Air Pollution intervention: Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
This study is looking at how using LPG stoves for cooking instead of traditional fuels like wood or coal affects the long-term health of children in Puno, Peru, by checking things like lung health and air quality in homes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990132 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the long-term health impacts of using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stoves instead of traditional solid fuels like biomass or coal for cooking. It builds on a previous trial that provided LPG stoves to households in Puno, Peru, and aims to assess health outcomes in children over several years. Researchers will measure various health indicators, including lung function and cardiovascular risk, while also monitoring air quality in kitchens. The study will compare these outcomes between households that received the intervention and those that did not.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children living in households that previously used solid fuels for cooking in resource-constrained settings.
Not a fit: Patients who do not live in areas with household air pollution or who have not been exposed to solid fuels may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children exposed to household air pollution.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that interventions to reduce household air pollution can lead to significant health improvements, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Checkley, William — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Checkley, William
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.