Examining how air quality and weather affect emergency department visits in Florence
Modelling of Correlation Between Emergency Department Admissions and Location-specific Air Quality and Weather in the Florence Urban Area
This study looks at how air pollution and weather changes might affect the number of people visiting the emergency department in Florence.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 480000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Florence) |
| Trial ID | NCT06491290 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between air pollution levels and weather conditions on emergency department visits in Florence. It utilizes a retrospective cohort design, analyzing anonymous data from hospital records of ED visits alongside daily measurements of air pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, and O3, as well as weather parameters such as temperature and humidity. The study seeks to identify patterns and correlations that could inform public health responses to environmental factors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have made consecutive emergency department visits within the metropolitan area of Florence.
Not a fit: Patients who reside outside the metropolitan area or were admitted for traumatic injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that help reduce emergency department visits by improving air quality and weather-related health interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in correlating air quality and weather conditions with health outcomes, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing research.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive emergency department visits within the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Patients resident outside the metropolitan area investigated * Patients admitted to the emergency department for traumatic injuries
Where this trial is running
Florence
- SOD Medicina e Chirurgia d'Urgenza ed Accettazione, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Careggi — Florence, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Peiman Nazerian
- Email: nazerianp@aou-careggi.toscana.it
- Phone: +39 3396122448
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.