Air purifiers may help overweight kids with asthma more than lean peers
NCT ID NCT02763917
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using HEPA air purifiers at home can improve asthma symptoms in children ages 8-17. It compares the effect in overweight versus lean children with asthma. About 200 kids from Baltimore City will receive either real or fake air purifiers to see if reducing indoor air pollution helps breathing.
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Meredith McCormack
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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