Laying the Foundation for Building a Resilient KPNC Community in the Face of Worsening Air Quality Due to Wildfire Smoke

Part of paid clinical trials in Pleasanton, California.

Sponsor
Kaiser Permanente
Study ID
NCT07118189
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Exacerbation of COPD
  • Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • N95 masks and indoor air cleaner — DEVICE
    Participants who are randomized into the intervention will receive N95 masks to be worn outdoors and an indoor air cleaner in the room that the participant spends the most time in their home. Both intervention and control arms will receive education.

Study Details

The overarching goal of this project is to conduct a pilot intervention in high-risk Kaiser Permanente Northern California patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to mitigate their exposure to poor air quality and decrease exacerbations of lung disease.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 7, 2025
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    Participants who are randomized into the intervention will receive N95 masks to be worn outdoors and an indoor air cleaner in the room that the participant spends the most time in their home. Both intervention and control arms will receive education.
  • No Intervention: Control
    Both intervention and control arms will receive education.

Primary Outcome Measure

feasibility (by percent of enrolled patients who complete all follow-up assessments) [ Time Frame: 30 days ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of ResearchPleasantonCalifornia94588-

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