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Nevada Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Health Study

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Registration Number
NCT00046306
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Brief Summary

Workplace exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)is widespread, effecting between 19 and 49% of the U.S. workforce. The first part of this study is designed to test whether exposure to ETS in the workplace effects a person's risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. The second part of this study is designed to test whether antioxidant supplementation in this group of ETS exposed individuals can reduce their risk of developing chronic disease.

The study will look at 375 non-smokers who either work on a casino floor or as bartenders or cocktail servers. Initial baseline data will be collected (questionnaires and blood samples taken) and the subjects will be randomized into one of three groups, placebo, low antioxidant supplementation and high antioxidant supplementation. They will be followed over a two-year period, coming in for follow-up testing every six months. Statistical analysis will be conducted to see whether this group of ETS exposed individuals has a greater risk of developing chronic disease and whether the use of antioxidant supplements can moderate any risks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
375
Inclusion Criteria

Non-smoker Work in a casino - on the casino floor or work as a bartender or cocktail server for at least 1 year Do not take antioxidant supplements Healthy - not diagnosed with any major chronic diseases.

Exclusion Criteria

Blood pressure SBP>200,<85 DBP>100, <40 Pulse >120, <45 Cholesterol >400 Triglycerides >700 Blood Cotinine >10 ng/ml BMI >35

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

ETS Clinic, University of Nevada, School of Medicine, 1707 W. Charleston Blvd Suite 100

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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