Monitoring indoor air quality and its effects on children's cognition

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 relationship between indoor air quality in schools and children's cognitive development across Belgium, Greece, and Denmark. It involves measuring both chemical and microbiological pollutants in school environments and assessing their impact on students' cognition. The project aims to gather data on air quality and exposure biomarkers to develop strategies for improving air quality in schools, ultimately enhancing children's well-being and learning outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Boys and girls
* Attending school in the 4th -6th grade in elementary schools included in the study
* Signed informed consent form by legal representative

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insufficient knowledge of local language (ie. Dutch, Greek, Danish) by child or parents

Where it's running

• Hasselt University
  Diepenbeek, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tim Nawrot, PhD — Hasselt University
• Study coordinator: Rossella Alfano, PhD
• Email: rossella.alfano@uhasselt.be
• Phone: +3281739400

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.