Effects of diesel exhaust on inflammation and blood vessels
Official title: Acute Exposure to Diesel: Prolong Effects on Inflammation and Vasculature
Run by University of Athens · NCT04098536 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how breathing in diesel exhaust affects the blood vessels and inflammation in healthy people.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Athens Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Athens, Attica and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 24, 2019 |
| Trial ID | NCT04098536 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals without any chronic diseases.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, as well as pregnant individuals, 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 investigates the impact of diesel exhaust exposure on healthy individuals by conducting a cross-over double-blind design. Participants will be exposed to diesel fumes or filtered air for two hours, after which various cardiovascular parameters will be assessed, including endothelial function, arterial stiffness, and inflammatory markers. Measurements will be taken before exposure and at two and twenty-four hours post-exposure to evaluate the acute effects of diesel exhaust on vascular health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the cardiovascular risks associated with diesel exhaust exposure, potentially leading to improved public health guidelines.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated significant cardiovascular effects from diesel exhaust exposure, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing literature.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy subjects Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic diseases Cardiovascular diseases Respiratory diseases Pregnacy
Where it's running
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1st Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital
Athens, Attica, Greece Recruiting -
Evangelos Oikonomou
Athens, Please Select, Greece Recruiting
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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.