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Experimentation of Formaldehyde Purification by Plants in the Anatomy and Cytology Department

NCT07264504 · tracked via the Priya Life Science France tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2024-09-25
Last updated
2025-12-04

Condition(s) studied

FormaldehydePathological Anatomy and Cytology

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Biological measurement of urinary formic acidPlant installation

Biological measurement of urinary formic acid: Biological measurement of urinary formic acid

Plant installation: plant installation

Study summary

Formaldehyde is notably used as a tissue fixator in pathological anatomy. Despite its toxicity, it continues to be widely used because it is currently not substitutable. Some plants have shown their ability to absorb formaldehyde. The investigators would like to show if the installation of plants in the Anatomy and Cytology Department of the Amiens University Hospital reduces the exposure to formaldehyde of the staff of this department. After carrying out atmospheric and biological measurements the investigators will install 15 plants in both rooms where the staff is most exposed to formaldehyde : the macroscopy room and the reception room. The atmospheric and biological measurements will be redone after two months.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * To work in the Department of Pathological Anatomy and Cytology * Adult (\> 18 years old) * Patient information and collection of non-opposition Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman * Patients under guardianship or safeguarding of justice

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Atmospheric formaldehyde concentration — 2 months
    Variation of Atmospheric measurement of formaldehyde between before and after plant installation

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
CHRU Amiens Amiens France Recruiting
Official registry record

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