Reducing air pollution exposure to lower blood pressure in NYC public housing residents

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 impact of indoor portable air cleaners (PACs) on reducing fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure and lowering systolic blood pressure among adults living with hypertension in New York City public housing. Participants will be assigned to receive either an active PAC or a sham PAC to assess the effectiveness of this intervention. The study aims to provide evidence on the relationship between air quality and blood pressure, potentially leading to improved health outcomes for residents affected by air pollution.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* self-reported nonsmokers living in a nonsmoking household.
* adults living with hypertension (HTN) from NYC public housing.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of major known arrhythmias (e.g. atrial flutter or fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia).
* Screening systolic BP ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic BP ≥100 mm Hg (i.e. severe hypertension by the 2017 ACC/AHA BP guideline).
* A change in drug regimen in the prior 2 weeks or a planned change in drug regimen during the first 30 days for those taking antihypertensive medication.
* Current smoking or living with an active smoker who smokes indoors
* Planned travel out of NYC for ≥2 weeks in next 6 months
* Incarcerated
* Pregnant
* Unable/unwilling to consent
* Established cardiovascular disease
* End-stage renal disease (chronic kidney disease stage IV or on dialysis)
* Barrier to technology use (e.g., visual or hearing impairment)
* Lung disease requiring oxygen
* Cancer receiving treatment

Where it's running

• NYU Langone Health
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jonathan Newman — NYU Langone Health
• Study coordinator: Jonathan Newman
• Email: AirPressureNYC@nyulangone.org
• Phone: (212) 263-9393

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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.