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NCT06090370 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Reducing Silica Exposure Among Brick Kiln Workers in Nepal
A NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 98
- Enrollment target
NCT06090370: Completed NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT06090370 is a NA study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 98 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06090370, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 98 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Inhaling respirable silica increases the risk for silicosis, an incurable and debilitating lung disease. In South Asia, one high-risk industry is brick manufacturing, where more than 4 million manual laborers mold bricks by hand. In Nepal, brick manufacturing employs over 200,000 workers across 1,200 registered brick kilns. These workers are exposed to respirable silica concentrations 1.4 to 6.6 times higher than the limits set by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Preventing silicosis is paramount, as the average brick kiln worker cannot afford medical care and only 6.8% receive regular health checks. Few studies have evaluated interventions in brick kiln workers to reduce silica exposure and prevent silicosis. One promising intervention involves providing workers who are exposed to silica above the permissible exposure limit with personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically respirators. When properly used, respirators decrease silica inhalation and the risk of silicosis. Brick kiln workers in Nepal do not use any PPE. Several studies have explored PPE barriers and have evaluated the feasibility of implementing PPE but to date none have been conducted in Nepali brick kiln workers. To close this gap, the goal of this research is a human-centered design approach to develop and pilot a PPE training program in one brick kiln in Nepal guided by the Discover, Design, Build, and Test (DDBT) framework. This research is necessary to understand the Nepali context and to efficiently develop appropriate and feasible PPE intervention components that will be trialed in future research.
Interventions
- OTHER Baseline Survey
- DEVICE N95 Respirator
- DEVICE Protective Eyewear
- OTHER Design of Workshop
- OTHER Training Workshop Pilot
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 98 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-01-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-06-20 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06090370
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06090370 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 98 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 5 interventions - of which Baseline Survey is the first listed.
NCT06090370 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06090370 about?
NCT06090370 is a clinical study titled "Reducing Silica Exposure Among Brick Kiln Workers in Nepal". Inhaling respirable silica increases the risk for silicosis, an incurable and debilitating lung disease. In South Asia, one high-risk industry is brick manufacturing, where more than 4 million manual laborers mold bricks by hand. In Nepal, brick manufacturing employs over 200,000 workers across 1,20...
What is the current status of trial NCT06090370?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 98 participants. The study started on 2024-01-24. Estimated completion is 2024-06-20.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06090370?
The interventions under investigation include: Baseline Survey (OTHER), N95 Respirator (DEVICE), Protective Eyewear (DEVICE), Design of Workshop (OTHER), Training Workshop Pilot (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06090370?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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