Plain-English translation of NCT06870760 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Firefighters face unique occupational exposures that may increase their risk for blood-related diseases. This study is looking for early signs of abnormal blood cell changes in firefighters so doctors can catch potential problems early. Researchers will collect blood samples and cheek swabs to check for these changes and track participants' health over time.
Firefighters may be exposed to chemicals and other hazards that could affect their blood cell health. By identifying early warning signs in this group, doctors hope to understand these risks better and help catch problems before they become serious diseases.
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You will come in for a baseline visit where researchers will collect blood samples and a cheek swab, and you will complete a questionnaire about your firefighting history. If any abnormal findings are discovered, you will be referred to a clinic for further evaluation and follow-up care as needed. The study primarily involves this single baseline visit, though additional follow-up may occur if your results require it.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Collaborators
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
June 2026
Primary completion
April 2027
Age range
40 Years – 49 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Megan Lattanze
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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