HEPA filters in classrooms aim to cut sick days

NCT ID NCT07119333

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether portable HEPA air purifiers in primary school classrooms can reduce student absences caused by respiratory infections like colds and flu. About 1,400 students in grades 5-7 across 62 Norwegian schools will take part. Half the classrooms will get real purifiers, and half will get sham devices, with absences tracked over 12 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norwegian Institute of Public Health

    Oslo, Oslo, 0213, Norway

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