Clinical trials: Firefighters
Cancer Prevention, Firefighters
Behavior and Risk Awareness Through Video Education for Firefighters
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of short documentary-style videos to educate and inspire firefighters to take safety measures to prevent cancer incidence and mortality.
- Trial name
- BRAVE (NCT07494617)
- Testing
- Video 1, Video 2, Video 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Firefighter, Respiratory
Effect of Active Period Length of Firefighters on Respiratory and Climbing
The goal of this observational cross-sectional study is to examine the effect of the active period of firefighters in the units on respiratory functions and stair climbing performance.
- Conditions
- Firefighter, Respiratory, Climbing
- Trial name
- NCT05657626
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Musculoskeletal Disorder
R2P Field Test of the EMS LiftKit: Validating Usability, Usefulness, Desirability, and Effects on Musculoskeletal Injuries in EMS Providers
The long-term goal of our research program is to reduce the high incidence of musculoskeletal injury associated with person-handling tasks performed by EMS providers/responders (NORA Public Safety Industry Sector).
- Trial name
- NCT05551143
- Testing
- LiftKit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Physical Fitness
The First 20 Fire Academy Recruits Exercise Training Program
"The First Twenty (TF20) Exercise Training Program and Fire Academy Recruits' Fitness and Health" was thesis research completed in the Functional Intensity Training Laboratory (FIT Lab) at Kansas State University.
- Trial name
- NCT03319394
- Testing
- The First Twenty, Comparison
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kansas State 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
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
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
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
Healthy
Observational Study of Exposure to Environmental Toxicants Among Firefighters
Observational, within subject study design with 1 pre and 2 post-fire exposure biomarker samples collected to assess exposure to toxicants from combustion emissions related to fighting a structural fire.
- Trial name
- NCT05643014
- Testing
- Sample collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Firefighters
PeerOnCall: Implementing and Evaluating App-Based Peer Support in Canadian Fire Services
The goal of this clinical trial is to test how best to implement a mobile peer support app called PeerOnCall in Canadian fire services. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT07199387
- Testing
- App Users (Structured Implementation), App Users (Standard Implementation)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
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
Depression
iCBT and ABM for Reducing Depressive Symptoms in Firefighters
The study aimed to examine the impact of a combined internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) and Attention Bias Modification (ABM) intervention to reduce depressive symptoms in firefighters.
- Trial name
- NCT05741684
- Testing
- Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attention Bias Modification
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adai Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
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
Vascular Function, Atherothrombosis
Effect of Fire Suppression and Emergency Duties on Vascular Function
Firefighters are at increased risk of death from heart attacks when compared to other emergencyy service professionals whose jobs involve similar components such as emergency call-outs and shift work.
- Trial name
- NCT01805063
- Testing
- Forearm Vascular Study, Badimon Chamber
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mindfulness
Mindful Attention Training Workshop for Firefighters
The overarching goal of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of Mindful Attention Training (MAT), a novel mindfulness-based intervention that is specifically developed for firefighters.
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mindfulness, Firefighters, Trauma
- Trial name
- HAZMAT (NCT04909216)
- Testing
- Mindful Attention Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Smokeless Tobacco Cessation
Smokeless Tobacco Cessation Intervention for Firefighters
The investigators are asking professional firefighters across North Carolina to take part in focus groups to discuss the specific needs of firefighters in smokeless tobacco cessation.
- Trial name
- NCT05111041
- Testing
- #EnufSnuff.TXT- First Responder, Enough Snuff Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Stress, Anxiety
Stress Management Programs in Fire-fighters
Chronic stress at work is a public health problem increasing morbidity and mortality, especially in men. Among the men military populations, the firefighters of Paris (FFPs) are particularly exposed.
- Trial name
- NCT02137941
- Testing
- techniques to optimize potential (TOP), heart coherence (HC)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- French Defence Health Service
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Blood Pressure
Exercise & Diet Effects on CV Risk in Firefighters
The study will explore the capacity for a lifestyle modification in firefighters to improve blood pressure, blood vessel stiffness, inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Blood Pressure, Exercise, Diet Modification
- Trial name
- NCT03344198
- Testing
- Circuit Training exercise & Modified Mediterranean diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Hampshire
Insomnia, Shift-Work Related Sleep Disturbance
A Pilot Study of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Insomnia (CBT-I) Among Professional Firefighters
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Insomnia (CBT-I) intervention in improving sleep in a firefighter population.
- Trial name
- NCT05087121
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia for Firefighters (CBT-I-F), Fitbit Inspire HR Wrist Worn Device (NCT04176926)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific University
Psychological Distress
Meditation to Reduce Firefighter Distress
The more than one million firefighters in the United States provide critical emergency medical services in communities they serve and are on the front lines of healthcare delivery, including in the post-pandemic world.
- Trial name
- NCT06518616
- Testing
- 10-day meditation intervention, 10-day health education intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona