Awareness of Individuals with Chronic Lung Disease About Climate Change, Heat Waves, Air Pollution and Physical Activity
Recruiting
Observational Study
Climate Change
Chronic Lung Disease
Air Pollution
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.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University · Other
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About This Trial
Climate change is characterized by global temperature increase, melting of glaciers and increasing temperature of ocean waters. Increase in greenhouse gases such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide negatively affects air and water quality. Extreme events such as extreme heat waves, floods and hurricanes are events seen with climate change. It is known that climate change and air pollution have negative…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria for the study:
* Being 18 years of age or older,
* Having a chronic lung disease (COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease) and being referred to the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit of Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehab…
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