Award
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 1R34HL173375-01A1
Democratizing Access to Cleaner Residential Air (DACRA)
Recipient
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT
Award Amount
$293,395.00
Ceiling
$293,395.00
Awarded
August 14, 2025
Identifier
1R34HL173375-01A1
A pilot randomized crossover trial to test the efficacy of low-cost Corsi-Rosenthal Box air purifiers in reducing indoor air pollution and improving health outcomes in low-income populations.
Description
This project aims to evaluate low-cost air purifiers (Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes) for reducing indoor air pollution and associated health risks, especially in low-income populations, through a pilot randomized crossover trial. The study involves 65 participants in Hartford, CT and Boston Chinatown, MA, assessing blood biomarkers of inflammation and participant satisfaction over 4-week intervention periods.