Massive study investigates war zone air Pollution's toll on Veterans' lungs

NCT ID NCT02825654

Summary

This study aims to understand how exposure to air pollution during military deployment affects lung health in Veterans. Researchers will enroll up to 6,200 Veterans who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and nearby countries after 9/11. They will measure lung function and link it to detailed records of where and when each person served to assess pollution exposure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA

    Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

    Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States

  • Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States

  • VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Campus, West Roxbury, MA

    West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132, United States

  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

    Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

    San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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