Reducing children's exposure to harmful chemicals in household dust
A Residential Dust Control Intervention to Reduce Early Childhood Exposure toChemical Mixtures
This study is looking at ways to help keep young kids, ages 1 to 3, safe from harmful chemicals in household dust that can affect their health, like causing asthma or behavior issues, by checking how much of these chemicals are in homes and seeing if certain actions can lower their levels.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10662226 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to decrease children's exposure to harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in residential dust, which can lead to health issues like asthma and behavioral problems. By analyzing data from a previous study, the researchers will assess the levels of these chemicals in homes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce their presence. The study focuses on children aged 1 to 3 years, aiming to understand the impact of these chemicals on their health and development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 1 to 3 years who live in homes where EDC exposure is a concern.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 3 years or do not have exposure to EDCs in their home environment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer home environments for children, reducing their risk of developing asthma and other health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that interventions can successfully reduce exposure to harmful chemicals, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Braun, Joseph M — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Braun, Joseph M
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.