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NCT05256966 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Firefighter Soot, Sauna, and Sweat Excretion Pilot Study
A NA study of Cancer, sponsored by HealthPartners Institute.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 86
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05256966: Completed NA study of Cancer, sponsored by HealthPartners Institute.
NCT05256966 is a NA study of Cancer that has completed, run by HealthPartners Institute. The registered enrollment target is 86 participants, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05256966, a NA study of Cancer, has completed, sponsored by HealthPartners Institute.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 86 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether sauna use after active-duty firefighting is effective in reducing exposure to certain harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are found in soot and several types are known to be carcinogens. This study is a cross-sectional pilot study that will be performed in active-duty firefighters. The firefighters will be subdivided into those who will use a sauna immediately after fighting a fire versus those who will not, the latter of which will serve as a metabolism control group. There will thus be two comparison groups within the study: 1) active-duty firefighters using a sauna after fire suppression (sauna group); 2) active-duty firefighters not using a sauna after fire suppression (metabolism control).
Primary Outcome
This study aims to demonstrate that sauna use immediately after active-duty firefighting will result in a change of PAH biomarkers measurable in sweat.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Sauna (steam)
Study Locations (1)
Minnesota
- HealthPartners Institute - Minneapolis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 86 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-05-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT05256966 record still lists
NCT05256966 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 86 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Sauna (steam) is the first listed.
NCT05256966 reports a single indexed study location in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05256966 about?
NCT05256966 is a clinical study titled "Firefighter Soot, Sauna, and Sweat Excretion Pilot Study". The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether sauna use after active-duty firefighting is effective in reducing exposure to certain harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are found in soot and several types are known to be carcinogens. This study is a cross-section...
What is the current status of trial NCT05256966?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 86 participants. The study started on 2021-11-01. Estimated completion is 2024-05-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05256966 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05256966?
The interventions under investigation include: Sauna (steam) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05256966?
This trial is sponsored by HealthPartners Institute, which has 146 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05256966 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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