Study to Determine the Difference in Reduction of Bioaerosols in a Long-term Care Facility

Launched by C-POLAR INNOVATIONS · Jul 17, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of air filters in a long-term care facility can affect air quality. Specifically, the trial will compare standard air filters with a special type called C-POLAR filters, which are designed to improve air quality by reducing harmful particles in the air, known as bioaerosols. Throughout the study, air quality will be continuously monitored using special devices that measure various factors, such as tiny particles, carbon dioxide, and temperature.

Everyone who enters the long-term care facility, including residents, staff, and visitors, will be part of the study since the new filters will be installed throughout the building. There’s no need for individuals to give special permission to participate. However, anyone who prefers not to enter the facility until the study is complete will not be included. Participants can expect to see improvements in the air quality during the study, but it’s important to note that the research involves minimal risk and the outcome may vary.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Any resident, staff, and any individual who enters the long term care facility will be in a broad sense, involved in this study, as the MERV 13 HVAC filters will be installed within the HVAC system and will not allow anyone to not participate in the study who enters the facility. It is impracticable to carry out this research of comparing two different HVAC filters in an active long term care setting by receiving prior consent from all individuals who may enter, such as vendors or visitors. This research involves no more than minimal risk and may or may not improve air quality or minimize bioaerosols in the facility.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Does not wish to enter the long-term care facility until completion of study.