Acute Health Effects of Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Walking along a busy road: The intervention group will walk along a busy road and be exposed to traffic-related air pollution for 4.5 hours (from 13:00 to 17:30), while alternating 15-minute walking and 30-minute rest periods.
Walking in a traffic-free park: The control group will walk in a traffic-free park for 4.5 hours (from 13:00 to 17:30), while alternating 15-minute walking and 30-minute rest periods.
Study summary
This study aims to assess the effects of acute exposure to traffic-related air pollution and the underlying mechanisms.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Changes in FEV1 — FEV1 will be examined before exposure, half an hour after exposure and 12 hours after exposure.
We plan to measure changes in forced expiratory volume in 1 second. - Blood Pressure — Blood pressure will be measured for 24 hours from 8:00 am on the morning of intervention to 8:00 am on the next morning.
We plan to measure systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). - Heart Rate Variability Parameters — Volunteers will be asked to wear electrographic Holter monitors for 24 hours from 8:00 am on the morning of intervention to 8:00 am on the next morning.
We plan to measure heart rate variability (HRV) parameters.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University | Shanghai | Shanghai Municipality |
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