Taking people in CanadaNo phase
N95 Masks for Lung Health While Golfing During Wildfire Season
Key facts
- Where
- Saskatoon, CanadaSee the site
Where in Canada
- University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Saskatchewan
- Trial code
- NCT07620691
- Record updated
- 2 June 2026
- Original description
Lung health is negatively affected during wildfire season by increased smoke pollution. Wearing N95 masks protects lung health in the short-term. The purpose of our study is to assess whether wearing of N95 facemasks on days with moderate to high air pollution in people who go outside to golf on a regular basis (two or more times per week) for two months during the wildfire season projects lung health.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Pilot / Feasibility Study on Cardiorespiratory Health of Golfers During Wildfire Season
Lung health is negatively affected during wildfire season by increased smoke pollution. Wearing N95 masks protects lung health in the short-term. The purpose of our study is to assess whether wearing of N95 facemasks on days with moderate to high air pollution in people who go outside to golf on a regular basis (two or more times per week) for two months during the wildfire season projects lung health.
Inclusion: Golf on a regular basis (two or more times per week).
Exclusion: Smoker.