Cycling, Air Pollution and Health (CAPaH)
Introduction: Cycling is currently promoted at the municipal, provincial and national level as a form of active transportation that increases physical activity while at the same time reducing traffic congestion, traffic-related air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. While at a population level the health benefits of exercise via cycling are estimated to substantially exceed any health impacts related to air pollution exposure and injuries from traffic accidents , cyclists are known to experience elevated exposures to traffic-related air pollutants. Combined with exposure to elevated concentrations of air pollutants, cyclists also are subject to substantially increased inhaled doses due to their level of exertion and consequently increased inhalation rate. Therefore, given that cyclists experience exposures to relatively high concentrations of traffic-related air pollutants and that their inhalation of these pollutants is increased, it is important to evaluate the potential health impacts of this scenario. Research on the potential health impacts related to exercise (cycling) and urban air pollution exposure can help inform public communication strategies related to air quality and its health impacts. In addition, as our previous work suggests substantial variability in air pollution exposures to cyclists that is related to the route type and the levels of traffic along cycling routes, there is potential for transportation planners to promote increased cycling by enhancing infrastructure while at the same time developing routes that also minimize exposure to air pollution. The cyclist population is also interested in information regarding the air pollution exposures and potential health impacts related to cycling.
The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between traffic-related air pollution exposure, and respiratory and cardiovascular health impacts in commuting cyclists. Specifically, the investigators propose to:
- determine commuting cyclists' exposure to traffic-related air pollutants (PM 2.5, PM10, ultrafine particulate, black carbon) while cycling along two different bicycle routes in the city of Vancouver;
- estimate the pollutant dose received by each cyclist, and relate this to the health effects observed; and
- determine if there is a change in lung function, endothelial function, and C-reactive protein level related to the level of air pollution exposure and dose
研究概览
地位
地位
条件
条件
干预/治疗
干预/治疗
研究类型
研究类型
注册 (实际的)
注册
阶段
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
学习地点
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British Columbia
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Vancouver、British Columbia、加拿大、V6T 1Z3
- Air Pollution Exposure Lab, Vancouver General Hospital through the School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia
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参与标准
资格标准
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
接受健康志愿者
有资格学习的性别
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 19- 39
- male or female
- able to bicycle comfortably on city streets for 1 hour
Exclusion Criteria:
- Smokers of any substance (smoking more than 1x every 2 weeks)
- Must be of height to safely ride a test bike (<5'2", >6'5" )
- Diagnosed asthma or active allergy (hav fever) symptoms
- Irregular menstrual cycle, pregnant, breastfeeding, non-monocyclic contraceptive medication or device
- Taking medication for heart or lung condition
- Answers yes to any questions on physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q)
- requires pain medication daily
- visual or hearing impairment that prevents safe cycling on streets with motor vehicles
学习计划
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:预防
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:交叉作业
- 屏蔽:无(打开标签)
手臂数量
武器和干预
参与者组/臂参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗干预/治疗 |
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实验性的:Normal cycling
Cycling on a residential and downtown route (crossover design)
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Change in endothelial function, as measured by peripheral arterial tonometry (EndoPAT) score of reactive hyperemia index (RHI)
大体时间:Baseline (1 hour pre-expousre) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Baseline (1 hour pre-expousre) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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次要结果测量
次要结果测量
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Change in lung function (using spirometry to assess lung function values)
大体时间:Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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其他结果措施
其他结果措施
结果测量 |
大体时间 |
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Change in blood levels of C-reactive protein (a marker of systemic inflammation)
大体时间:Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Change in blood levels of Interleukin-6 (a marker of systemic inflammation)
大体时间:Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Change in blood levels of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG)(a marker of oxidative stress)
大体时间:Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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Baseline (1 hour pre-exposure) and 1 hour post- exposure (plus or minus 30 minutes) to a bicycle ride in an urban environment outdoors
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合作者和调查者
调查人员
调查人员
- 首席研究员:Michael Brauer, ScD、The University of British Columbia
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研究记录日期
研究主要日期
学习开始
学习开始
初级完成 (实际的)
初级完成
研究完成 (实际的)
研究完成
研究注册日期
首次提交
首次提交
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
首次发布 (估计)
首次发布
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (估计)
最后更新发布
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
最后验证
最后验证
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