DNA Changes in Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
This study looks for DNA changes in veterans who were exposed to open burn pits during deployment. It aims to understand health risks from these exposures.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran aged 25 to 70.
- You live in Arkansas.
- You have been deployed as a veteran.
- You have smoked fewer than 10 cigarettes in your whole life.
- You have not used any tobacco or nicotine products in the past year.
- You are not pregnant and weigh at least 110 pounds.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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