Firefighters' lungs under the scanner: new study aims to catch cancer early

NCT ID NCT04614129

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether firefighters have different lung scan results compared to non-firefighters, and if a blood test can help better predict lung cancer risk. Over 700 current and retired firefighters took part. The goal was to improve early detection of lung cancer and other lung diseases in this high-risk group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lung cancer lung disorder lung neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States