Housing and Environment Improvements for Lung and Chronic Diseases
(HEALTHe Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Housing Improvements, Indoor Air Purification, Neighborhood Improvements for lung and chronic diseases?
Research shows that improving indoor air quality with air cleaners can help people with chronic lung conditions like COPD. Additionally, combining home repairs with health education has been promising in improving respiratory health for low-income families. Neighborhood-level housing interventions also contribute to better overall health by reducing overcrowding and poverty.12345
Is improving housing and environment generally safe for humans?
How does the treatment of housing and environment improvements differ from other treatments for lung and chronic diseases?
This treatment is unique because it focuses on improving living conditions, such as housing quality and indoor air, to reduce exposure to triggers that worsen lung and chronic diseases, rather than relying solely on medication or education. It addresses the root causes of health issues by making environmental changes, which can lead to better health outcomes and quality of life.26101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
This project will compare the health effects of public housing renovation, neighborhood built and social environment improvements, and indoor air purification, alone and in combination, as well as the cost effectiveness of each approach.STUDY 1: The study will assess the effects of public housing and neighborhood environment (built and social) improvements on health-related behaviors, psychosocial and physiologic stress, and self-reported and physiological markers of lung health and chronic disease.STUDY 2: The study will determine whether indoor air purification can positively impact lung health in public housing sites not undergoing housing renovation, comparing a site near industrial pollution vs one less contaminated.
Research Team
Gabriela R Oates, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 18 and older who live in one of four specified public housing sites in Birmingham, Alabama. It's not open to those under 18, non-English speakers, or residents outside these locations.Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive interventions such as public housing renovation, neighborhood improvements, and/or indoor air purification
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in health-related behaviors, stress, and lung health
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Housing Improvements
- Indoor Air Purification
- Neighborhood Improvements
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Collaborator