Silicosis Clinical Trial
— HOHMOfficial title:
Using Silica 12CH to Mitigate the Effects and Symptoms of Silicosis in Brazil
This clinical study aims to address a research and clinical treatment gap related to individuals with symptoms of Silicosis resulting from quartzite mining work. Silicosis represents a challenge in this specific population in Sao Thome das Letras, Minas Gerais. Silicosis is a severe disease and is considered incurable. Current conventional medicine only offers palliative care for those with Silicosis, highlighting the important and urgent need for research into complementary care approaches.
Status | Not yet recruiting |
Enrollment | 100 |
Est. completion date | March 1, 2026 |
Est. primary completion date | March 1, 2025 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | 18 Years to 65 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - To be eligible to participate, participants must meet the following criteria: - must be at least 18 years old - must have a clinical diagnosis of silicosis - must be receiving conventional medical care and/or monitoring for their condition Exclusion Criteria: - ? Individuals under the age of 18 - individuals who are not receiving conventional medical care and/or monitoring for their condition - individuals too infirm to receive regular monitoring as required for the study - Interested participants without Silicosis - Individuals with Tuberculosis - Individuals defined as part of a vulnerable group - legal or clinically incapable persons - person in a state of temporary disability; - of a member of indigenous community |
Country | Name | City | State |
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United States | HOHM Foundation | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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HOHM Foundation |
United States,
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Changes in pulmonary health of individuals with Silicosis as assessed by symptoms '1' and '2' using the Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW validated) wellness measurement instrument. 0 = As good as it can be. 6 = As bad as it can be | Monitor changes using validated wellness measurement instrument | One year | |
Secondary | Changes in pulmonary health of individuals with Silicosis as assessed by overall wellness scores using the Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW validated) wellness measurement instrument. 0 = As good as it can be. 6 = As bad as it can be. | Monitor changes using validated wellness measurement instrument | One year |
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