Firefighters' hidden danger: study tracks toxins after every blaze

NCT ID NCT05643014

First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looks at how much harmful chemicals firefighters are exposed to when fighting structural fires. Researchers will collect urine and cheek cell samples from 60 firefighters before and after a fire call. The goal is to measure changes in biomarker levels to better understand the health risks firefighters face.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Masonic Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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