Associations Between Household Mold Levels and Health
Official title: Associations Between Household Mold Levels and Physical and Mental Health: A Mold and Mycotoxin Testing Research Registry
Run by OvationLab · NCT07605078 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers will look to see if higher mold exposure, measured with The Dust Test, is linked to people’s physical and emotional health and medical diagnoses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | OvationLab Research network |
| Locations | 1 site (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2029 |
| Study ends | April 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07605078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Dust Test users who consent to deidentified analysis and publication of their data.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants who do not consent to data sharing or whose data cannot reveal exposure–health relationships may not derive direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational registry examines cross-sectional relationships between household mold exposure, as determined by MSQPCR testing via The Dust Test, and self-reported physical and emotional health along with medical diagnoses. Analysts will also explore links between mold exposure and mycotoxin levels in participants who have undergone lab testing. The study uses deidentified data fromDust Test users who consent to participation and publication. Lead sponsor is OvationLab, located in Richmond, VA, with no other collaborators listed. The approach focuses on real-world exposure data and self-reported health outcomes rather than an interventional treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If associations are found, results could help inform personalized strategies for mold exposure management and future research directions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in exposure science has shown measurable links between environmental mold exposure and health symptoms, supporting the relevance of this observational approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All Dust Test users who provide informed consent for deidentified analysis and peer-reviewed publication of their data will be eligible to participate in the research registry. Exclusion Criteria: * Dust Test users who do not provide informed consent for deidentified analysis and peer-reviewed publication of their data.
Where it's running
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OvationLab
Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Study Administrator
- Email: info@ovationlab.com
- Phone: (240) 232-2103
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.