The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate cross-sectional associations between mold exposures identified with The Dust Test and self-reported physical health, emotional health, and medical diagnoses. In addition, associations between mold exposures and mycotoxin levels among users who have done mycotoxin lab testing will also be evaluated.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,500
The Dust Test is mold-specific quantitative PCR (MSQPCR) analysis that is being utilized to evaluate the associations between household mold organisms and a variety of human health outcomes.
OvationLab
Richmond, Virginia, United States
PROMIS - Global Health
Ten questions assessing physical and mental health. Higher scores indicate superior physical and mental health.
Time frame: Assessed at the time that the mold test is collected (cross-sectional)
Mold-related symptoms
A set of 41 potentially mold-related symptoms. Higher scores indicated worse symptoms.
Time frame: Assessed at the time that the mold test is collected (cross-sectional)
Mycotoxin levels
Urinary mycotoxin levels will be assessed. Higher levels indicated greater mycotoxin presence.
Time frame: Assessed at the time that the mold test is collected (cross-sectional)
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