Observational Study of Decentralized Urine Optical Interaction Patterns Associated With Environmental Microplastic and Nanoplastic Exposure (NCT07775495)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the feasibility and usability of at-home urine sample collection, preparation, and smartphone imaging using the EcoExposure™ platform in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can participants successfully collect, prepare, and photograph urine samples at home and upload the images using a smartphone app? How consistent is image quality and participant adherence across repeated sampling over approximately 12 weeks? What is the short-term day-to-day variability in optical signals during an intensive daily sampling period? Participants will: Complete electronic consent and a brief intake questionnaire Collect and prepare urine samples at home at scheduled timepoints Capture guided smartphone photographs of the prepared samples Upload the images and provide brief feedback through the TrialKit app Optionally add a small reference solution (spike sample) to one sample for technical evaluation only The study is fully remote and lasts approximately 12 weeks. It is intended for product development and workflow validation purposes only and does not involve any diagnostic or clinical decision-making.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Birmingham, Alabama
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (51 Sites)
Showing the first 25 of 51 sites.
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Birmingham, Alabama
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Anchorage, Alaska
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Phoenix, Arizona
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Little Rock, Arkansas
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — San Francisco, California
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Denver, Colorado
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Hartford, Connecticut
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Dover, Delaware
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Miami, Florida
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Atlanta, Georgia
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Honolulu, Hawaii
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Boise, Idaho
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Chicago, Illinois
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Des Moines, Iowa
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Kansas City, Kansas
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Louisville, Kentucky
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — New Orleans, Louisiana
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Augusta, Maine
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Baltimore, Maryland
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Boston, Massachusetts
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Detroit, Michigan
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Decentralized / At-Home Participation (U.S.) — Jackson, Mississippi
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (513) 278-7420
Email: hello@ecoterahealth.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.