Clinicoradiological Correlation of Respiratory Symptoms in Farmers in Central India A Cross Sectional Study in a Tertiary Hospital in Central India
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 65
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Clinicoradiological correlation of respiratory
研究概览
简要总结
This study has significant public health and clinical implications.It highlights the importance of early radiological evaluation (especially HRCT) in detecting subtle lung changes in exposed individuals, even when chest X-rays or symptoms are non-specific. It will help in differentiating occupational lung diseases from common misdiagnoses like tuberculosis or asthma, which are prevalent in rural India.It provides information that can form the basis of occupational screening protocols in agricultural health policies.The study highlights the need for preventive measures, such as dust control practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) for farmers.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 75.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •All farmers with respiratory symptoms 18to75 years Duration of exposure more than six months.
排除标准
- •History of active pulmonary tuberculosis or lung malignancy or thoracic surgery Acute respiratory tract infections in the past four weeks History of any autoimmune disorder Contraindications to PFT or Chest x-ray or HRCT scanning.
结局指标
主要结局
Clinicoradiological correlation of respiratory
时间窗: Assessment will be done at 2 weeks.
symptoms in farmers in Central India who have prolonged exposure to agricultural dusts and bioaerosols.
时间窗: Assessment will be done at 2 weeks.
次要结局
- To describe the radiographic patterns seen on Chest X-ray and HRCT among exposed farmers with respiratory symptoms and evaluate pulmonary function test (PFT) abnormalities and correlate them.(To evaluate the association between HRCT abnormalities and duration/intensity of exposure to farming-related dusts and moulds.)
研究者
Dr. Radhieka Misra
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research