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Community Education Programs for Reducing Cancer Risk from Disinfection By-products in Appalachia
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Led By Anna Hoover, PhD
Research Sponsored by Anna Hoover
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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At least 18 years old
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 5-years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is designed to improve understanding of and reduce exposure to disinfection by-products that can cause cancer and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky counties.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who live in Martin or Letcher County water districts in Appalachia, can read and speak English, and are concerned about the health risks from disinfection by-products (DBPs) in their drinking water.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a community-based approach to reduce exposure to harmful DBPs. Participants will join either a Citizen Scientist Training Program or Stakeholder Consultation Core Program to learn and help address the water crisis.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational programs rather than medical treatments, there are no direct side effects like those associated with drugs. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety related to learning about local environmental hazards.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 5-years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 5-years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Environmental Health Literacy (EHL) - Attitudes/Behaviors
Change in Environmental Health Literacy (EHL) - Knowledge
Change in participant centrality
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2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Stakeholder Consultation Core MembershipExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Study participants in this condition will participate in quarterly meetings and deliberative activities of the project's Stakeholder Consultation Core.
Group II: Citizen Science TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Study participants in this condition will participate in training and in-home sampling for disinfection by-products.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Anna HooverLead Sponsor
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)NIH
285 Previous Clinical Trials
1,232,583 Total Patients Enrolled
Anna Hoover, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Kentucky
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 18 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Stakeholder Consultation Core Membership
- Group 2: Citizen Science Training
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many participants are currently partaking in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. Available information on clinicaltrials.gov attests to this trial actively recruiting patients, which started its recruitment process on February 25th 2022. 200 individuals must be enrolled from a solitary site."
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Are there any openings in this research project?
"Affirmative. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical examination, which was first listed on February 25th 2022, is actively recruiting patients. Around 200 people need to be enrolled from 1 trial centre."
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