Impact of Air Quality and Weather on Emergency Visits

Modelling of Correlation Between Emergency Department Admissions and Location-specific Air Quality and Weather in the Florence Urban Area

Recruiting Observational Study
Emergency Service, Hospital Air Pollution Weather
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
14 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
480,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people who visit the emergency department in Florence. It will study how air pollution and weather affect these visits.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have visited the emergency department during the study period.

You may not be able to join if

  • I live outside the metropolitan area of Florence.
  • I was admitted to the emergency department for a traumatic injury.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the impact of primary air pollutants and weather parameters on emergency department (ED) visits in the metropolitan area of Florence.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive emergency department visits within the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Patients resident outside the metropolitan area investigated * Patients admitted to the emergency department for traumatic injuries
Contacts

Peiman Nazerian

+39 3396122448

nazerianp@aou-careggi.toscana.it

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