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Sauna Detoxification for Firefighters
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Led By Zeke McKinney, MD
Research Sponsored by HealthPartners Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, when 90 matched samples have been collected
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Study Summary
This trial will help to determine if saunas can remove harmful chemicals from firefighters' bodies.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for active-duty firefighters who are willing to collect urine and sweat samples, avoid barbecued/smoked foods during the study, and use a sauna after fighting fires. It's not for those limited from firefighting duties, with conditions preventing sauna use, pregnant individuals, or anyone unwilling to complete all study tasks.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if using a sauna right after firefighting can reduce harmful chemicals called PAHs in the body. Firefighters will be split into two groups: one that uses a sauna post-firefighting (sauna group) and another that doesn't (control group).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects mainly relate to typical risks associated with sauna use such as dehydration, overheating, or heat-related stress on the cardiovascular system.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ through study completion, when 90 matched samples have been collected
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, when 90 matched samples have been collected
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change of PAHs present in sweat
Secondary outcome measures
Change in PAHs present in urine
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: SaunaActive Control1 Intervention
Firefighters/participants based at the station with an existing sauna will be allocated to the intervention arm/sauna group. They will include a sauna session, as per study protocol, which is the intervention.
Group II: Non SaunaActive Control1 Intervention
Firefighters/participants based at the stations without a sauna will be allocated to the control arm/Non sauna group. They will not sauna, as per study protocol, as to not receive the study intervention.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
HealthPartners InstituteLead Sponsor
184 Previous Clinical Trials
3,716,099 Total Patients Enrolled
Minnesota Department of HealthOTHER_GOV
8 Previous Clinical Trials
226,018 Total Patients Enrolled
Zeke McKinney, MDPrincipal InvestigatorHealthPartners Institute
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I cannot use a sauna due to my health conditions.I have chosen not to participate in this study.I am willing to provide urine samples when required.I am willing to use a sauna and provide sweat samples after firefighting activities.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Sauna
- Group 2: Non Sauna
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there still open spots to join this investigation?
"As per information found on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific trial is not accepting any more patients at the moment. Originally posted on November 1st 2021, it was last updated February 16th 2022. While participation in this study has closed off, 486 other studies are still actively recruiting volunteers."
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