Airport Workers' lungs under the microscope: 5-Year study on jet nanoparticles

NCT ID NCT02872727

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study followed 216 Air France employees working at Paris and Marseille airports to see if tiny particles from aircraft engines affect their breathing over 5 years. Researchers measured lung function and exposure to nanoparticles. The goal was to understand any link between these particles and changes in respiratory health.

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Study facts

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Participants

216 people

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Started

Dec 2017

Finished

Jun 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All subjects previously included in our previous study (RBC No: 2011-A00646-35; NCT03098784).

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must be given free and informed consent and signed the consent * Subject must be affiliated or beneficiary in a health insurance plan * Subject included in our previous study (RBC No: 2011-A00646-35; NCT03098784) Exclusion Criteria: \- Subject has a cons-indication (or an incompatible combination therapy) for the realization of the EFR.

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  • Uhmontpellier

    Montpellier, Montpellier, 34295, France