PTSD Symptoms and Heart Health in WTC Responders
Association of PTSD dose with cardiovascular disease risk in multi-ethnic WTC Heart Cohort: 13 year follow up
This project explores how the duration and severity of PTSD symptoms are connected to the risk of heart disease in World Trade Center first responders.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Queens College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flushing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11074516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project is following a group of World Trade Center first responders over many years to understand how their PTSD symptoms might be linked to their risk of heart disease. Researchers are carefully collecting information on their PTSD symptoms, other common heart disease risk factors, and any new heart conditions or related deaths that occur. This helps us learn if treating PTSD could also help prevent serious heart problems. The goal is to understand how the 'dose' or duration of PTSD symptoms relates to long-term heart health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on World Trade Center first responders who have experienced PTSD and are already part of the existing WTC-Heart cohort.
Not a fit: Patients not part of the existing WTC-Heart cohort or those without a history of PTSD may not directly benefit from this specific observational project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could show that effectively treating PTSD might also help prevent serious heart conditions and improve overall health for those affected by trauma.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon an established longitudinal cohort of WTC first responders, continuing to collect data on previously observed health trends.
Where this research is happening
Flushing, United States
- Queens College — Flushing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morabia, Alfredo — Queens College
- Study coordinator: Morabia, Alfredo
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.