Why are we doing this Study:
The purpose of this research study is to determine if
the air pollution you breathe during travel on Los
Angeles freeways causes temporary changes in the
heart and lungs, according to symptoms, lung
function tests, heart tracings (electrocardiograms,
ECG), and biochemical substances measured in the
blood. Results from this study may increase the
understanding of how air pollution can affect the
human body, and guide new efforts to control air
pollution.
the air pollution you breathe during travel on Los
Angeles freeways causes temporary changes in the
heart and lungs, according to symptoms, lung
function tests, heart tracings (electrocardiograms,
ECG), and biochemical substances measured in the
blood. Results from this study may increase the
understanding of how air pollution can affect the
human body, and guide new efforts to control air
pollution.
Freeway Study
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 | 60 years or older | |
| Healthy | |
| Non smoker | |
| Live within 20 miles of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey California | |
Study requires 9 visits to our lab.
2006 Study days will be: Tuesday, 7:30am ~ 2:30pm & Wednesday, 7:30am ~ 9:30am.
| Screening visit, which includes: Pulmonary function tests, blood draw, ECG and physical | |
| exam. | ||
| Study days: first day arrive at lab, various test (pulmonary function test, blood draw, ECG), | |
| hooked up to Holter monitor and blood pressure, be driven around freeways of Los Angeles for 2 hours. You would wear the Holter monitor and blood pressure cuff home and then return the next day for more of the same tests. | ||
| Study days are: Wednesday, 7:30am ~ 2:30pm & Thursday, 7:30am ~ 9:30am. (after December |
| It takes about 1 month to complete study | |
| You will be compensated up to $875.00 upon completion of the entire study. | |
| Environmental Health Services of Los Amigos Research and Education Institute, Inc. |