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Pre-malignant States to Hematologic Malignancies in Firefighters

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
40 Years to 49 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study looks at whether contact with harmful chemicals at work raises firefighters’ risk of blood changes that may lead to blood cancer. It is for current Charlotte Fire Department firefighters with at least 5 years of work experience who meet the study’s other rules.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate if firefighter exposure to hazardous compounds will increase the incidence of premalignant hematological states which subsequently increases the risk of the development of hematologic malignancies, and potentially other pathophysiological consequences.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Sign a form agreeing to join and a HIPAA form allowing your personal health information to be shared.
  • Meet the age rule when you agree to join. The listing says “≥ 40–49 years” based on your report; the exact age rule needs clarification.
  • Be able to understand and follow study steps for the whole study.
  • Currently work for the Charlotte Fire Department and report at least 5 years of on-the-job experience.

Who can't join

  • Currently have a blood cancer.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. 2. Age ≥ 40-49 years at the time of consent (self-reported) 3. Ability of the participant to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study 4. Currently employed by Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) with at least 5 years on-the -job experience (self-reported) Exclusion Criteria: Anyone with a current diagnosis of a hematologic malignancy will be excluded.

Study sites (1)

NC