Trial to help firefighters reduce PFAS with a gastrointestinal product
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking a special tablet twice daily can help male firefighters lower PFAS chemicals in their bodies. It involves three visits in the San Francisco Bay Area, at-home blood tests, and weekly text surveys over about 6.5 months.
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Who can take part
- Be a male firefighter, active or retired
- Live in California
- Be 18 years or older
- Speak English
- Have reliable internet and a smartphone for text reminders
- Be able to attend 3 study visits in the San Francisco Bay Area over about 6.5 months and take tablets for 6 months
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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