Blood markers in veterans exposed to burn pits
Part of Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study looks at how exposure to burn pits—where the military burned waste—may affect your health by checking for certain markers in your blood. If you're a military member or veteran, joining could help doctors understand and improve care for people with similar exposures.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and have served in the U.S. military (including veterans, active duty, reserves, or National Guard).
- You must have been deployed to an area with burn pits (for the exposed group) or have no burn pit exposure (for the control group).
- You must be willing to donate a blood sample and complete questionnaires.
- You cannot have had cancer treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation) in the last 6 months.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding at the time of the study.
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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