Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 60

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Athens
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Athens, Attica and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2015
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2024
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 24, 2019
Trial IDNCT04098536 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

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy subjects

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic diseases Cardiovascular diseases Respiratory diseases Pregnacy

Where it's running

  • 1st Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital
    Athens, Attica, Greece
    Recruiting
  • Evangelos Oikonomou
    Athens, Please Select, Greece
    Recruiting

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