The impact of grief on health in survivors of the World Trade Center attacks
Grief and health-related quality of life in WTCHR Survivors: Associations with bereavement, trauma exposures, and mental and physical health conditions
This study is looking at how the grief and trauma from the 9/11 attacks affect the health and well-being of survivors who lost loved ones, and it aims to understand their needs better to help improve support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethesda, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10869853 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how grief and trauma from the 9/11 attacks affect the health-related quality of life of survivors. It focuses on individuals who experienced the loss of loved ones during this tragic event and aims to assess the severity of their grief and the presence of prolonged grief disorder (PGD). By analyzing existing data and collecting new information from English- and Spanish-speaking survivors, the study will explore the relationships between bereavement, trauma, and various health outcomes, including cognitive functioning. The goal is to better understand the diverse needs of the survivor community and inform public health efforts accordingly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are survivors of the 9/11 attacks who have experienced the loss of loved ones and are facing grief-related challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who did not experience loss related to the 9/11 attacks or who are not part of the World Trade Center Health Registry may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and interventions for survivors dealing with grief and trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding grief and trauma can significantly impact mental health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Bethesda, United States
- Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med — Bethesda, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cozza, Stephen — Henry M. Jackson Fdn for the Adv Mil/med
- Study coordinator: Cozza, Stephen
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.