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Clean Air for Rare MUcociliary Clearance dIsorders
Sponsor: University of Cyprus
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether using a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) air purifier can improve respiratory health in children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) or Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). The main questions it aims to answer are: Can using a HEPA air purifier at home reduce respiratory symptoms in people with CF or PCD? Can it improve lung function and overall health? Researchers will compare participants' health outcomes before and after the use of the HEPA air purifier to see if cleaner indoor air makes a measurable difference. Participants will: Visit the clinic for baseline health assessments (such as lung function and symptom questionnaires). Have two HEPA air purifiers installed in their home. One device will be placed in the main living area and one in the bedroom. Undergo exposure assessments during home visits to measure indoor air quality.
Official title: Clean Air for Rare MUcociliary Clearance dIsorders (CARMUCI)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2026-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Intervention configuration - air purifiers equipped with HEPA and three other filters for efficient particle filtration
Following randomization, and depending on the surface of the residence, two portable air purifying devices (COWAY AP-1516D air purifier) will be placed in each participant's home. One device will be placed in the main living area and one in the bedroom. Depending on the allocated study leg, participants will have first devices with: 1\) Intervention configuration: HEPA filters combined with three additional filters for optimized removal of PM2.5, PM10, and airborne biological contaminants or Participants will be instructed to operate the devices continuously.
Control configuration - air purifier configured to provide sham particle filtration
Following randomization, and depending on the surface of the residence, two portable air purifying devices (COWAY AP-1516D air purifier) will be placed in each participant's home. One device will be placed in the main living area and one in the bedroom. Depending on the allocated study leg, participants will have first devices with: 2\) Sham configuration: Identical units with filters removed to provide sham particle filtration. Participants will be instructed to operate the devices continuously
Locations (1)
Medical School, University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Aglantzia, Cyprus