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Firefighter Soot, Sauna, and Sweat Excretion Pilot Study
NCT05256966 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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).
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 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05256966
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05256966 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 86 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is HealthPartners Institute, which has 77 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05256966 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Minnesota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05256966?
The interventions under investigation include: Sauna (steam) (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05256966?
This trial is sponsored by HealthPartners Institute, which has 77 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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