Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
NCT06357845

Linking Somatic Mutation Rate With Baseline Exposure in East Palestine

Led by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-03-16

500

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

110 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

C

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

N

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The goal of this study is to This research team is conducting this study to develop methods to measure the biological impact of exposure to the chemicals released following the February 3, 2023 train derailment on residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding communities. The main question it aims to answer is: * What biological impact will be measured based on DNA damage? * In participants who provide a biospecimen, how are biomarker changes related to proximity to the derailment and variations in residents' health histories and behaviors? Participants will: * Complete a brief survey asking about experiences related to the February 3, 2023 train derailment, health experiences, and concerns following the derailment, and background information regarding health history. * Possibly contribute biospecimens such as blood, spit, hair, and/or toenail clippings. * Receive communication about study updates and future research opportunities. * A total of 40 study participants will be recruited to participate in a 90-minute interview. The interviews will be video and audio recorded.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Linking Somatic Mutation Rate With Baseline Exposure in East Palestine

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Residence on February 3rd, 2023 in Columbiana County, Ohio, Mahoning County, Ohio, Beaver County, PA, or Lawrence County, PA.
  • Current residence in the United States.
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Address provided for February 3rd, 2023 not in Columbiana County, Ohio, Mahoning County, Ohio, Beaver County, PA, or Lawrence County, PA
  • Invalid address provided for February 3rd, 2023 residence.

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Case Western Reserve University, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195

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Research Team

F

Fredrick R Schumacher, PhD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

SCREENING

Number of Arms

1

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