Clinical trials: Firefighters
Performance Enhancement
CAF & Firefighters Performance
The aim of the study being to investigate chewing caffeine-containing gum could effectively improve firefighters' balance under conditions of brain fatigue.
- Trial name
- CAF & FFT (NCT07570030)
- Testing
- Caffeine (300 mg)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chih-Hui Chiu
Prostatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer Risk in Firefighters
Firefighters have been shown to be at increased risk for various types of cancer, including prostate cancer. This study will try to explore possible reasons for this increase in risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03893123
- Testing
- Observational study, prostate cancer is outcome of interest
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 4,500 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Cancer
Occupational Cancer Screening in Firefighters: A Pilot Study Within the Inova Health System
The purpose of this study is to further understand the clinical impact and follow-up steps that may be required based on using whole-body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or whole-body ultrasound and blood tests to detect…
- Trial name
- NCT06931561
- Testing
- Whole Body MRI, Whole Body Ultrasound, MCD Assay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
PTSD, Stress, Psychological
The Efficacy of a Physical Activity Counselling Intervention on Mental Health in Firefighters
Objectives: The aim of this project will be to evaluate the efficacy of a lifestyle PA counselling program for physically inactive first responders with at least mild symptoms of either anxiety, depression or stress and their…
- Conditions
- PTSD, Stress, Psychological, Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT05061225
- Testing
- Physical activity counselling
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Firefighter
Assessment of the Quality of Sleep and Sleep Disorders Among the Professional and Volunteer Firefighters of Loire
Studies have shown that schedules that most disrupt the normal circadian rhythm have the most harmful consequences. Firefighters positive for a sleep disorder have a higher risk of depression and anxiety; they report more traffic…
- Trial name
- FIRESLEEP (NCT03644758)
- Testing
- socio-demographic data and personal medical history, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Epworth Sleepiness Scale
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 196 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Vascular Function
Effect of Woodsmoke on Vascular Function
Exposure to air pollution is a well established risk factor for the development of heart disease. Firefighters are exposed to excess air pollution in the form of wood smoke during the extinguishing of forest or woodland fires.
- Trial name
- FIREWOOD (NCT01495325)
- Testing
- Forearm Vascular Study, Badimon Chamber
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Toxicant Exposure, Firefighter
Examining a Novel Gastrointestinal Intervention to Negate Environmental Toxicants (ENGINE)
This randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial will test the feasibility and acceptability of using colesevelam in male firefighters with high per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure.
- Conditions
- Toxicant Exposure, Firefighter, Occupational Exposure to Chemicals
- Trial name
- ENGINE (NCT07226440)
- Testing
- Colesevelam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Functional Movement Quality
Influence of a Corrective Exercise Training Program on Measures of Functional Movement Among Active-Duty Firefighters
The occupation of firefighting is considered to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States (U.S.). As such, a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) have been observed among the firefighter…
- Trial name
- NCT02672735
- Testing
- Corrective Exercise Programming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Fatigue
The Effects of Nutritional Supplementation on Occupational Performance in Firefighters
The purpose of this study was to assess the usefulness of protein and carbohydrate supplementation, with and without creatine, on occupational performance in firefighters.
- Trial name
- NCT06172543
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ward Dobbs
Body Temperature Changes, Body Water Dehydration
Firefighter Thermoregulatory Responses in Active Fire with Betaine Supplementation
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare betaine supplementation to placebo in firefighters undergoing live burn training regarding thermoregulation and inflammation.
- Conditions
- Body Temperature Changes, Body Water Dehydration, Inflammation
- Trial name
- FFBET (NCT06042270)
- Testing
- Betaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael J. Ormsbee
PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder
Peer Delivered, Emotion Regulation-Focused Mental Health Prevention Training for Fire Fighter Trainees
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a peer-delivered emotion regulation training (Brief-Unified Protocol) workshop is effective for preventing posttraumatic stress and other psychological health symptoms in…
- Conditions
- PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- PEER UP (NCT06290778)
- Testing
- Brief Unified Protocol, Psychoeducation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification
Firefighter Aged Garlic Extract Investigation With CoQ10 as a Treatment for Heart Disease (FAITH)
1. Statement of Problem According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 43.7% of all firefighters that died on the job experienced sudden cardiac death. The job also affords an incredible amount of stress.
- Conditions
- Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification, Coronary Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT00860847
- Testing
- Aged garlic extract and Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Heart Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital, CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
Ventilation in Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Study
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health problem, with around 40,000 victims each year in France. Their survival rate remains dramatically low, at less than 10%.
- Conditions
- Heart Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital, CardioPulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Trial name
- VECARS (NCT05992454)
- Testing
- EOLIFE
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- French Defence Health Service
Cardiovascular Diseases, Post-Exercise Hypotension
The Influence of Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Firefighter Cardiovascular Health Under Exercise Conditions
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one cause of on-duty firefighter death. It is most likely to occur in adults who are not physically fit that engage in sudden vigorous exercise.
- Trial name
- FIT & FIRED UP (NCT04514354)
- Testing
- GEST
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Trauma, Critical Incident
The Resilient Minds Program in Fire Departments
The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of a mental health training program in volunteer and career firefighters.
- Conditions
- Trauma, Critical Incident, Mental Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03401684
- Testing
- Resilient Minds
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Sleep Disorder
Randomized Trial of a Sleep Disorders Program on Firefighter Safety and Disability ...
The investigators have shown that sleep health education and sleep disorders screening improve health and safety of employees. There is potential to increase the benefits of the sleep health education and screening program if…
- Trial name
- NCT04519177
- Testing
- Sleep Health Education Program (SHEP)
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cancer
Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) of Firefighters
This study is an an observational prospective cohort research study to explore the performance of new blood and urine tests for the early detection of cancer among firefighters.
- Trial name
- NCT05780957
- Testing
- MCED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vincere Cancer Center
Injury of Multiple Muscles and Tendons at Lower Leg Level
The Effect of Supplementing Different Solutions on Firefighters' Simulated Fire Rescue Training
One of the three major tasks of firefighters is disaster rescue, and fire rescue accounts for the majority. They must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at the fire site during execution.
- Trial name
- NCT04727905
- Testing
- energy drink
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Shift Workers' Health, Time Restricted Eating
The Healthy Heroes Study
This is the first study of its kind to assess and test an intervention to improve biological rhythms and general health of shift workers, specifically first responders with San Diego Fire and Rescue.
- Conditions
- Shift Workers' Health, Time Restricted Eating, Fasting
- Trial name
- NCT03533023
- Testing
- Time Restricted Eating + Standard of Care, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego