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Firefighters' hidden danger: study tracks toxins after every blaze

NCT ID NCT05643014

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how much harmful chemicals from fire smoke get into firefighters' bodies. Researchers will collect urine and cheek cell samples from 60 firefighters before and after they fight a structural fire. The goal is to measure changes in exposure levels and understand the health risks firefighters face.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Feb 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Firefighters who are exposed to fires containing carcinogens will join this study. Three sample collections will be taken to measure the biomarkers; pre-exposure, 24h post-exposure and 1 week post-exposure.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Firefighter (career or volunteer) * Over 18 years of age * Able to provide written voluntary consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling to provide a pre and post-exposure urine sample * Current cancer diagnosis * Tobacco use within the last 1 year (verified by urinary TNEs)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Masonic Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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