Firefighter blood study seeks to uncover cancer clues
NCT ID NCT06870760
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether firefighters' exposure to hazardous chemicals leads to pre-cancerous changes in their blood. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 firefighters aged 40-49 with at least 5 years on the job. The goal is to find early markers that might predict future blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how firefighting exposures raise the risk of blood cancers, pointing toward better prevention or screening.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove cause and effect, and results might not apply to all firefighters or other groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Levine Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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