Can a simple water pitcher cut arsenic from well water?

NCT ID NCT07103356

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study tests whether a table-top water pitcher filter can reduce arsenic levels in drinking water for people with private wells in New Hampshire. Twenty adults with elevated arsenic in their well water will use the pitcher for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure arsenic in water and urine samples and track how consistently people use the filter.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    RECRUITING

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

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

Active substance

table-top water pitcher filtration system

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple, affordable way for people with private wells to reduce their arsenic exposure at home.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants. It focuses on short-term use and may not reflect real-world long-term adoption or health benefits.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Arsenic Poisoning Waterborne Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

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