Investigating lung diseases in World Trade Center workers
Pulmonary Diseases in WTC Workers: Symptoms, Function, and Chest CT Correlates
This study is looking at the lung health of World Trade Center workers and volunteers to find out what might be causing their breathing problems, how their lung function changes over time, and how to better treat and support 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 ID | NIH-10848174 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding chronic lower airway diseases experienced by World Trade Center workers and volunteers. It aims to identify risk factors, comorbidities, and different lung function trajectories among these individuals. By utilizing advanced imaging techniques, the study seeks to uncover the underlying lung injuries and improve disease management through personalized treatment approaches. The findings could lead to better prevention strategies and enhanced surveillance for affected individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who worked at or volunteered during the World Trade Center recovery efforts and are experiencing chronic respiratory symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been exposed to World Trade Center-related environmental factors or who do not have respiratory symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for lung diseases in World Trade Center workers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in using quantitative chest CT metrics to understand lung diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- 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 below.