Assessing community exposure to environmental contaminants in the Ramapough Nation
Official title: Building Food Sovereignty, Sustainability and Better Health in Environmentally-impacted Native Americans
Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT06315140 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how environmental pollution affects the health and food security of people in the Ramapough Nation to help create better food systems and health strategies for the community.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 16, 2023 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | January 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06315140 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are male or female Tribal members aged 18 to 80 who have lived in specific areas of northern New Jersey for at least two years.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, under 18, over 80, or have not lived in the designated areas for the required duration will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance sustainable food systems and address food insecurity within the Ramapough Nation by evaluating environmental contamination and its impact on health. It involves collecting demographic, health, and food intake data through surveys and anthropometric measurements from Tribal members. The study will also assess individual toxicant burdens and micronutrient levels to inform health promotion strategies and community actions. The approach is rooted in a long-term partnership with the community to ensure culturally relevant interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and nutritional status for the Ramapough Nation community.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on community-based interventions for environmental health have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female between the age of 18 - 80 years old at the time of enrollment * Living on the streets of Halifax Road, Orange Turnpike, Ramapo Ave, 1st-7th Streets, Mountain Avenue and Fox Hollow Road in Hillburn, NY; Peter's Mine Road, Canon Mine Road, Pipeline Road, Milligan Drive, Cable House Road and Van Dunk Lane in Ringwood, NJ; Stag Hill Road, and Ramapo Brae Lane in Mahwah, NJ * Willing and able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women and individuals under 18 or over 80 years old * Do not live in the identified streets above and/or have lived there for less than 2 years will be excluded from the study
Where it's running
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Judith Zelikoff, PhD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Judith T. Zelikoff, PhD
- Email: Judith.zelikoff@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 646-754-9451
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.