Indoor Air Quality and Respiratory Morbidity in School-Aged Children With BPD

Launched by BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Sep 25, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the quality of indoor air can affect the breathing problems and lung function of school-aged children who have bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). BPD is a condition that affects newborns, usually those born prematurely, and can lead to chronic lung issues. The researchers want to understand how different indoor environments might impact the respiratory health of these children as they grow.

To participate in this study, children need to be between 6 and 12 years old, born before 32 weeks of pregnancy, and diagnosed with BPD or have needed oxygen or breathing support for more than 28 days. The trial is currently looking for participants and welcomes children of all genders. Participating families can expect to share information about their child's breathing and indoor living conditions, which may help improve understanding of how to support better lung health in children with BPD. It’s important to note that children with certain major surgeries or disabilities that prevent them from doing breathing tests cannot participate, and families planning to move out of state soon will also be excluded from the study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • children 6-12 yrs old
• • born \<32 wks gestational age
• • diagnosis of BPD or \> 28 days of oxygen or respiratory support
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • major airway or chest surgery
• • physical or mental impairment that will prevent from doing spirometry
• • plans to move out of state within the next 9 months