Clinical trial for Asthma
Official title Lungs on Fire: Wildfire Smoke, Incident Diseases, Susceptible Populations, and Community Values in Canada
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07536178
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether breathing different levels of wildfire smoke causes changes that could lead to long‑term lung problems.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or lung cancer.
- What's involved
- You will breathe air with a controlled amount of wildfire smoke in a safe lab. Researchers will measure how your lungs respond.
- Time commitment
- The visit lasts a few hours with one or more short check‑ins during the exposure.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy Adults between the ages of 19 to 80 (12 of each biological sex assigned at birth).
You likely can't join if
- Current smoker (within six months before screening; potential to confound exposure effects).
- History or current diagnosis of any respiratory conditions (including, but not limited to asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
- Any comorbidities or other concerns identified by the study physician which may impact study participation.
- For participants of child-bearing potential: Current pregnancy, or plans to become pregnant during study enrolment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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