Clinical trials

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.