How exposure to chlorine and sulfur mustard affects heart and lung health over time
Official title: Vascular injury and repair predict divergent late onset cardiovascular morbidities after chlorine and sulfur mustard exposure
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10914869 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how long-term exposure to chlorine and sulfur mustard can affect your heart and lungs, even if you didn't have serious symptoms right away, to help find ways to prevent or treat any health problems that might show up years later.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $463,203 |
| NIH project number | 5R01ES035431-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10914869 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been exposed to chlorine or sulfur mustard and are experiencing or at risk for long-term cardiovascular issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to chlorine or sulfur mustard are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term cardiovascular effects of exposure to chlorine and sulfur mustard, particularly focusing on how these substances can lead to serious heart and lung conditions. It aims to understand the mechanisms behind delayed cardiovascular issues that arise after initial exposure, even when acute symptoms are minimal. By studying the body's response to these chemicals, the research seeks to identify potential pathways for treatment and prevention of chronic diseases that may develop years later.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of cardiovascular diseases in individuals exposed to chlorine and sulfur mustard.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been some research on the acute effects of chlorine and sulfur mustard, the long-term cardiovascular implications are less explored, making this research relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Veress, Livia Agnes — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Veress, Livia Agnes
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.