๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-10

Pre-malignant States to Hematologic Malignancies in Firefighters (NCT06870760)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Levine Cancer Institute โ€” Charlotte, North Carolina

Age range: 40 Years to 49 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Monoclonal Gammopathy (OTHER)
  • Complete Blood Count with differential (CBC w/ diff) (OTHER)
  • Clonal hematopoiesis (CHIP) (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Levine Cancer Institute โ€” Charlotte, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (980) 442-4239

Email: Megan.Lattanze@advocatehealth.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—