Could a blood filter sweep out hidden plastic pollution?
NCT ID NCT07658443
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether a medical procedure called double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) can reduce the amount of tiny plastic particles circulating in human blood. Twenty adults who are already scheduled to receive DFPP for other medical reasons will provide blood samples before and after treatment. Researchers will measure changes in microplastic and nanoplastic levels using advanced lab techniques. The goal is to see if this filtering method can effectively remove plastic particles from the bloodstream.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) using the IN300 Inuspheresis device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that plasmapheresis reduces plastic particle levels in blood, potentially pointing toward a method to lower body plastic burden.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 20 participants. It measures short-term changes, not long-term health effects, and may not apply to everyone.
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Locations
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Ayus Medical Basel AG
Basel, 4051, Switzerland
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Ayus Medical Buergenstock - Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne
Obergünzburg, Germany