Pre-malignant States to Hematologic Malignancies in Firefighters
About this study
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.
- Condition
- Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential, Monoclonal Gammopathy, Non Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Plasma Cell Disorder
- Tested
- Monoclonal Gammopathy, Complete Blood Count with differential (CBC w/ diff), Clonal hematopoiesis (CHIP)
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Who can join
- Age
- 40 to 49 years
- Sex
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
Inclusion 7
- Minimum age: 40 years
- Maximum age: 49 years
- Study condition: Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential, Monoclonal Gammopathy, Non Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Plasma Cell Disorder
- Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information.
- Age ≥ 40-49 years at the time of consent (self-reported)
- Ability of the participant to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study
- Currently employed by Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) with at least 5 years on-the -job experience (self-reported)
Exclusion 1
- Anyone with a current diagnosis of a hematologic malignancy will be excluded.
Where
1 site, 1 recruiting
Levine Cancer Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Contact
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Megan Lattanze
980-442-4239 Megan.Lattanze@advocatehealth.org
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.