Can a simple water pitcher cut arsenic from well water?

NCT ID NCT07103356

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Trustees of Dartmouth College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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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.

ARSENIC POISONING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE WATER-RELATED DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
RECRUITING

Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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