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Breathe easier: study tests if renovating homes and purifying indoor air can transform lung health

NCT ID NCT06925373

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether improving public housing conditions—such as renovations, neighborhood upgrades, and indoor air purifiers—can improve lung health and reduce chronic disease in adults living in Birmingham, Alabama. Participants are residents of four public housing sites, some of which will receive housing and neighborhood improvements, while others will receive air purifiers. The researchers will measure changes in overall health, stress levels, lung function, and indoor air quality over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Indoor air purifier (HEPA/activated carbon filter), housing renovations, neighborhood improvements (green space, sidewalks, social programs)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that better housing and cleaner indoor air meaningfully improve lung health and reduce chronic disease burden in vulnerable communities.
What could go wrong
This is a non-randomized study with many variables, so it may be hard to prove which change caused any health improvements. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease lung disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC DISEASE LUNG DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • UAB Lung Health Center

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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