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Observational Study of Exposure to Environmental Toxicants Among Firefighters

Observational Study of Exposure to Environmental Toxicants Among Firefighters

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Overview

Observational, within subject study design with 1 pre and 2 post-fire exposure biomarker samples collected to assess exposure to toxicants from combustion emissions related to fighting a structural fire.

Eligibility

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)

Study details
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NCT05643014

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

18 February 2024

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