Improving lung health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous environments
Official title: Enhancing Surveillance Spirometry of At-Risk Occupationally Exposed Populations
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10995057 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how we keep track of lung health for people who worked at the World Trade Center and were exposed to harmful substances, helping to spot any lung issues early on and find better ways to prevent them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $349,999 |
| NIH project number | 1U01OH012782-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995057 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who worked at the World Trade Center and are currently undergoing health surveillance for lung-related issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been exposed to occupational hazards or do not have chronic lung conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the monitoring of lung health in individuals who have been exposed to harmful substances in their workplace, particularly focusing on those who worked at the World Trade Center. The project will investigate various chronic lower airway diseases, identify risk factors, and assess lung function over time using advanced imaging techniques. By employing new surveillance tools and spirometry methods, the research seeks to improve early detection and prevention strategies for lung diseases in this at-risk population. Participants will be part of a cohort that has been closely monitored for their lung health since their exposure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better monitoring and management of lung diseases in occupationally exposed individuals, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in monitoring lung health in similar occupational cohorts, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De la Hoz, Rafael E. — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: De la Hoz, Rafael E.
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.