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Addressing Tetrachloroethylene Exposure in an Impacted Community
Sponsor: Purdue University
Summary
Groundwater in Martinsville, IN, is contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE). Indoor air in some residential and commercial buildings is also contaminated with PCE and TCE. This study is being conducted to better understand the impact of low-level exposures to these compounds on community members' health. Data collected in this study will be used to help the community identify a course of action.
Official title: Addressing Tetrachloroethylene Exposure in an Impacted Community: Residents' Concerns, Neurotoxic Effects, and Exposure Reduction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
510
Start Date
2023-02-17
Completion Date
2028-05-31
Last Updated
2025-03-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Environmental educational campaign
Educational campaign will be conducted to promote participation in indoor air testing.
Locations (1)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States