The Barts Charity Children's Environmental Health Clinic

Launched by QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · Jun 3, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Barts Charity Children's Environmental Health Clinic is a research study aimed at understanding how environmental factors affect children with chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma. The study will involve children aged 4 to 17 who have been diagnosed with a respiratory issue and are referred by their pediatric asthma team. Participants will have their personal environments monitored, including assessments of their homes, to see what they are exposed to in their everyday lives. After gathering this information, the researchers will provide personalized reports that outline these exposures and suggest ways to reduce them. Participants will then be monitored again to see how effective these strategies are in improving their health.

To be eligible for this study, a parent or guardian must be able to give written consent, and the child must be willing to participate and able to use the technology involved. They also need to be reachable for follow-ups and have a reasonable understanding of English. It’s important to note that this study is not currently recruiting participants, but once it begins, it aims to provide valuable insights into how we can better support children's respiratory health by managing their environmental exposures.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parent/Guardian able to provide written informed consent
• • Referral made by paediatric asthma team
• • Child aged 4-17 years at the time of consent to study
• • A diagnosis of a chronic respiratory condition (diagnosis by a medical professional)
• • Contactable for regular follow up by the research team
• • Reasonable level of English language
• • Ability to engage with technology and devices used in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to use the tools and devices in the research study
• • Inability to visit the hospital for the initial hospital visit
• • Inability to allow home environmental assessment