Tracking long-term health effects of the 9/11 disaster
Official title: Extension of the World Trade Center Health Registry
Funded at New York City Health/mental Hygiene · NIH-10856898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the long-term health effects of the 9/11 attacks on people who helped with rescue efforts or lived in lower Manhattan, and it aims to gather more health information from them to improve care and support for those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York City Health/mental Hygiene NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $7,895,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U50OH009739-16 |
| Project ID | NIH-10856898 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals who were responders to the 9/11 disaster or those who lived, worked, or attended school in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who were not directly affected by the 9/11 disaster or who do not meet the criteria for the registry may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the ongoing health impacts of the 9/11 disaster by maintaining and expanding the World Trade Center Health Registry, which includes over 71,000 individuals who were involved in rescue efforts or lived in lower Manhattan during the attacks. The project aims to conduct follow-up health surveys and in-depth studies to assess conditions such as cancer and mortality among registrants. By collecting and analyzing health data, the registry seeks to inform healthcare policies and improve clinical practices for those affected. Participants will be engaged through outreach efforts to ensure they receive necessary health services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical insights into the long-term health effects of 9/11, leading to improved healthcare and support for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research utilizing similar registry approaches has successfully identified health trends and outcomes related to the 9/11 disaster, demonstrating the value of long-term health tracking.
Where this research is happening
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New York City Health/mental Hygiene
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Farfel, Mark R — New York City Health/mental Hygiene
- Study coordinator: Farfel, Mark R
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.