Assessing and Addressing Community Exposures to Environmental Contaminants
Launched by NYU LANGONE HEALTH · Mar 11, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is focused on understanding and addressing the health impacts of environmental contaminants in the Ramapough Nation community in northern New Jersey. The study aims to improve sustainable farming practices and food systems to help reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition and health within the community. Researchers will collect information through surveys about participants' health, eating habits, and stress levels, as well as measure things like height, weight, and blood pressure. They will also analyze urine and blood samples to check for harmful substances and essential nutrients, and test the local soil, plants, and water to assess contamination levels.
To be eligible for this study, participants must be between 18 and 80 years old and live in specific areas of Hillburn, Ringwood, or Mahwah, NJ. Pregnant women and individuals not meeting the age or residency criteria will not be included. Participants can expect to take part in surveys and health measurements, and their contributions will help develop strategies to promote better health in their community. Overall, this trial is an important step towards understanding and improving health outcomes for the Ramapough Tribal members.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Male or female between the age of 18 - 80 years old at the time of enrollment
- • Living on the streets of Halifax Road, Orange Turnpike, Ramapo Ave, 1st-7th Streets, Mountain Avenue and Fox Hollow Road in Hillburn, NY; Peter's Mine Road, Canon Mine Road, Pipeline Road, Milligan Drive, Cable House Road and Van Dunk Lane in Ringwood, NJ; Stag Hill Road, and Ramapo Brae Lane in Mahwah, NJ
- • Willing and able to provide consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Pregnant women and individuals under 18 or over 80 years old
- • Do not live in the identified streets above and/or have lived there for less than 2 years will be excluded from the study
About Nyu Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a premier academic medical center located in New York City, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, NYU Langone Health integrates cutting-edge scientific inquiry with patient-centered care, striving to develop new therapies and improve health outcomes across a wide range of medical conditions. The institution is dedicated to fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and patients, ensuring rigorous adherence to ethical standards and regulatory guidelines in all clinical research initiatives. By leveraging its extensive resources and expertise, NYU Langone Health aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and the enhancement of patient care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New York, New York, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Judith Zelikoff, PhD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported