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Effect of Occupational Exposures on Cancer Pathophysiology Among Firefighters
NCT ID: NCT06173843Sponsor: Vincere Cancer CenterLast updated: 2024-11-14
Summary
This study aims to understand the effect of occupational exposures, including PFAS exposures, among firefighters.
Arms & interventions
- OtherPFAS / heavy metal testing, exposures
PFAS / heavy metal concentrations, exposure survey
Outcome measures
Primary
Exposures associated with elevated PFAS
Time frame: 5 years
Secondary
Cancer rates
Time frame: 5 years
Eligibility criteria
Sex: AllAge: 18 Years and olderHealthy volunteers: Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older; any gender
* Currently (or previously) employed as a firefighter, full-time or part-time, participating in Vincere's First Responder Cancer Screening Program
* Willing to provide a blood, urine, and/or tissue sample
* Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study
(A small group of non-firefighters will be enrolled to act as a comparison group)
Study locations (1)
Vincere Cancer Center
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260
Vershalee Shukla, MD · Contact