General Information

Age Group

Adults

Status

Recruiting

Protocol Number

Inova-2024-320

Background Information

As part of a multidisciplinary cancer screening program that is being conducted by the Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center and Department of Occupational Health within the Inova Health System, the purpose of this research study is to generate preliminary data on the clinical impact of investigational cancer screening modalities in career and volunteer firefighters.

Aims include evaluating the clinical impact and performance of cancer detection tools, the diagnostic follow-up and healthcare utilization prompted by use of each investigational tool, and assessments of anxiety and feasibility of implementation related to the screening protocols in participants. It is anticipated that results from this pilot will support the development of future firefighter cancer screening programs and serve as a research framework that can be adopted and tested within other health systems in partnership with the local fire jurisdictions in their catchment area, with the ultimate goal of identifying the risks and benefits of these tools for early cancer detection in the firefighter population.

This study receives partial funding from the Virginia Department of Health.

Offered At

Inova Schar Cancer Saville Center Screening and Prevention Center
A Division of Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
8081 Innovation Park Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031

Inova Department of Occupational Health: 
8480 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110 
21785 Filigree Ct. Suite 103, Ashburn, VA 20147
4700 King Street, Suite 201, Alexandria, VA 22302
 
Principal Investigator

Rebecca Kaltman, MD

Eligibility Information

  • Age - 35 years or more
  • At least 10 cumulative years working as a firefighter
  • No prior history of any invasive cancer within the previous 5 years (non-melanoma skin cancer and in situ carcinoma would still be eligible) and no current diagnostic workup for suspicion of cancer
  • Completion of NFPA physical examination within the past 6 months for active-duty firefighters (retired firefighters do not need to meet this criteria)
  • Ability to understand and willing to sign informed consent
  • Ability to understand and willing to sign HIPAA Authorization 
  • Additional eligibility in protocol

Ineligibility Information

  • For women of childbearing potential, do not plan to become pregnant for the duration of the study
  • Additional ineligibility in protocol