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School Inner City Air Study
NCT05953233 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test the efficacy of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaners in reducing respiratory viral exposure and infections in elementary school classrooms. Classrooms will be randomized to active vs. sham HEPA cleaners. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do classroom HEPA cleaners reduce exposure to viruses? * Do classroom HEPA cleaners reduce student and teacher infections? * Do classroom HEPA cleaners reduce infections in family members?
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Active classroom HEPA cleaner
- OTHER Sham classroom HEPA cleaner
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Mass General Brigham — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-09-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05953233
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05953233 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 1,948 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Viral Infection appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Active classroom HEPA cleaner is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05953233 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05953233 about?
NCT05953233 is a clinical study titled "School Inner City Air Study". The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to test the efficacy of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) cleaners in reducing respiratory viral exposure and infections in elementary school classrooms. Classrooms will be randomized to active vs. sham HEPA cleaners. The main questions it aims to a...
What is the current status of trial NCT05953233?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2024-09-15. Estimated completion is 2030-08.
What conditions does trial NCT05953233 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Viral Infection. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05953233?
The interventions under investigation include: Active classroom HEPA cleaner (OTHER), Sham classroom HEPA cleaner (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05953233?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 1,948 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05953233 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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