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Rural Appalachia Pilot Water Treatment Trial
NCT06120985 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Consumption of unsafe drinking water is associated with a substantial burden of disease globally. In the USA, the burden of disease associated with consumption of contaminated drinking water from non-regulated private wells and springs in rural areas is relatively understudied and unclear. For some lower-income households in rural areas of the USA without access to reliably safe drinking water, point-of-use treatment with relatively low-cost pitcher filters could help to reduce exposures to contaminated water and associated adverse health outcomes. This pilot randomized controlled intervention trial will provide information and data on water quality and contamination exposures, associated health outcomes, and the adoption potential of point-of-use water filters in rural areas of Virginia and Tennessee.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Countertop pitcher water filter
Study Locations (2)
Tennessee
- East Tennessee State University — Johnson City
Virginia
- Virginia Tech — Blacksburg
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 76 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-11-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06120985
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06120985 describes a study currently listed as completed. 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 76 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which has 93 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Water-Related Diseases appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Countertop pitcher water filter 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: NCT06120985 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Tennessee, Virginia. 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 NCT06120985 about?
NCT06120985 is a clinical study titled "Rural Appalachia Pilot Water Treatment Trial". Consumption of unsafe drinking water is associated with a substantial burden of disease globally. In the USA, the burden of disease associated with consumption of contaminated drinking water from non-regulated private wells and springs in rural areas is relatively understudied and unclear. For some ...
What is the current status of trial NCT06120985?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 76 participants. The study started on 2023-11-19. Estimated completion is 2025-11-08.
What conditions does trial NCT06120985 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Water-Related Diseases, Enteric Pathogens, Exposure to Chemical Pollution. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06120985?
The interventions under investigation include: Countertop pitcher water filter (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06120985?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which has 93 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06120985 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Tennessee, Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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