The Impact of War-Related Pollution on Public Health: Identifying Associated Health Conditions in Conflict Zones, Sudan 2025

September 18, 2025 updated by: Research and Publication office
This study aims to investigate the impact of war-related pollution on public health in affected areas. It will address the types of pollutants, the prevalence of pollution-related health conditions, and risk factors. The study will also assess the relationship between pollution and health outcomes, the severity of long-term effects, healthcare availability, public awareness of pollution's health impact, and current efforts to mitigate its harmful effects.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study aims to explore the impact of war-related pollution on public health by identifying associated health conditions in conflict-affected areas. The research will focus on the types and sources of pollutants, the prevalence of health issues linked to pollution exposure, and the factors that increase health risks. It will also assess the relationship between specific pollutants and health outcomes, the severity of these impacts, and the availability of healthcare services. Furthermore, the study will evaluate public awareness of pollution's health effects and ongoing efforts to mitigate its adverse consequences.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

399

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Omdurman
      • Khartoum, Omdurman, Sudan, 11111
        • Research and publication office

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Displaced adults living in conflict zones in Sudan.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults
  • Displaced
  • Living in conflict zone
  • Consented to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non adults
  • Residents of A non conflict zone area
  • Not consenting to participate.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Conflict zones residents
No intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To identify the the impact of war-related pollution on public health
Time Frame: Jan - Mar 2025
Jan - Mar 2025

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To measure the frequency of health conditions linked to war-related pollution
Time Frame: Jan - Mar 2025
Jan - Mar 2025
To identify the types and sources of pollutants
Time Frame: Jan - Mar 2025
Jan - Mar 2025
To determine the factors that increase susceptibility to health issues caused by pollution exposure.
Time Frame: Jan - Mar 2025
Jan - Mar 2025
To evaluate the long-term health outcomes and severity of pollution-related conditions
Time Frame: Jan- Mar 2025
Jan- Mar 2025

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 22, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 12, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

March 12, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 10, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 18, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

September 26, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

September 26, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 18, 2025

Last Verified

January 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 240010

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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