N/A
N=24
Evaluation of Post-Exposure Sauna Treatment of Firefighters - A Pilot Study
Post-fire Rehabilitation of Firefighters in Sauna
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03429348 ↗Enrolled (actual)
24
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Urinary Excretion of Hydroxylated PAHs (PAH-OHs) — 10364.2; 40012.1; 6964.1; 22604.3 ng/L — p=0.0000009
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Sauna Rehabilitation (Other)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
- Primary completion
- Jan 2020
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Urinary Excretion of Hydroxylated PAHs (PAH-OHs) |
10364.2; 40012.1; 6964.1; 22604.3 | 0.0000009 sig |
Summary
Firefighters are at increased risk of cancer, and both inhalation and dermal routes contribute to overall exposure to carcinogens, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The purpose of the current study is to determine if post-fire firefighter rehabilitation in an infrared sauna: a) affects absorption of PAHs as measured by urinary metabolites; and b) changes core body temperature and heart rate.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Are employed as an active fire responder by the Fire Department
- Are scheduled for a training fire exercise by the Fire Department in the next year
- Are currently a non-smoker (including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes)
- Cannot have any contraindications to the core temp pill, which are:
- weight less than 80 pounds
- known or suspected obstructive disease of GI tract, including but not limited to diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease
- exhibit or have a history of disorders or impairment of the gag reflex
- have had a previous gastrointestinal surgery
- have any diseases or disorders of the esophagus
- will be undergoing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) or MRI scanning less than 3 days after swallowing the sensor
- have a low motility disorder of the gastrointestinal tract including but not limited to ileus
- have a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electromedical device
- have a swallowing disorder
Exclusion Criteria
- Are NOT employed as an active fire responder by the Fire Department
- Are NOT scheduled for a training fire exercise by the Fire Department in the next year
- Are currently a smoker (including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes)
- Has one of the contraindications to the core temp pill
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03429348). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.