Can air purifiers help heart patients? small study tests new approach

NCT ID NCT06384625

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested an indoor air pollution intervention called AIRWISE in 20 adults aged 55 and older with heart disease. Participants received personal air cleaners, a color-changing air quality monitor, and educational materials. The goal was to see if they would use these tools regularly over 6 months, especially during wildfire season. This pilot study will help design a larger trial to see if improving indoor air can benefit heart health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

personal air cleaners, indoor air quality monitors, and educational materials

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a larger study that helps heart patients reduce indoor air pollution exposure, potentially improving heart health.

What could go wrong

This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on whether people use the tools, not on health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder coronary artery disorder Coronary Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Montana

    Missoula, Montana, 59812, United States