Research Participants Needed
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) contamination and children’s health in Martinsville, IN
Researchers from Purdue University are looking for volunteers from the Martinsville, IN area to participate in a study about low-level PCE chemical exposure and its potential impact on children’s health (cognitive skills, academic skills, and reported behavior). Data will be collected through non-invasive measures (no break in skin, etc.) conducted in a child-friendly environment in Martinsville.
Who can participate?
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Children between the ages of 6-11 years old and attending the Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Martinsville
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Have lived in one of four groundwater contamination areas in the last 4 years OR have lived outside any of known contaminated areas in the last 4 years but still within the boundaries of the MSD of Martinsville
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Healthy in general (please contact us about exclusions)
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Willing to take short surveys, iPad-based interactive measures, indoor air testing at home, and exhaled breath testing for chemicals
What are the benefits?
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Personal information and results will be kept confidential and will be shared with parents
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Group test results will be reported back to the community and help the community to identify a proper course of action
Will I get paid?
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You will be given a gift card for your time after the data and sample collection.
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