Airplane fumes under the microscope: do they harm flight crew?
NCT ID NCT06270095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study examined air quality inside airplane cabins during smoke or fume events and whether these events affect the health of flight crew members. Researchers tested 357 crew members with cognitive tests, physical exams, and questionnaires. The goal was to detect any neurological symptoms linked to exposure to engine oil fumes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify whether fumes from engine oil affect crew health, leading to better safety measures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all airlines or aircraft types.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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357 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Healthy aircrew population of a French airline exposed with (exposed) and whithout (non-exposed) fume events.
- Ages
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18 to 67 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * be of legal age (18 years) * have signed the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * be pregnant * be over 67 years of age
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Air France DP.ZM Service de Santé au travail de Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle
Roissy CDG, 95700, France
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