Understanding the Long-Term Effects of 9/11 on Children as They Grow Up
Longitudinal Follow-Up of 9/11 Directly Exposed Children in their Age of Transition: Independence, Occupation and Morbidity
This project continues to follow people who were children during 9/11 to understand how the event shaped their adult lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080745 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The 9/11 attacks affected thousands of children in lower Manhattan and surrounding areas. While adults exposed to 9/11 have been well-studied, less is known about the long-term impact on those who were children at the time. This project continues to follow a group of these individuals, who are now young adults, comparing them to a control group. We want to learn how childhood trauma from 9/11 influences their independence, careers, and overall health as they navigate adulthood. This ongoing follow-up helps us understand the lasting effects of such a significant event on development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project specifically follows individuals who were children (ages 0-17) and directly exposed to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, as well as an unexposed control group.
Not a fit: Individuals who were not children directly exposed to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks would not directly benefit from participation in this specific follow-up.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us better understand how childhood trauma affects adult health and well-being, potentially leading to improved support for those who experience similar events.
How similar studies have performed: While other studies have looked at adults exposed to 9/11, this project offers a unique opportunity to understand the long-term effects on a specific cohort exposed as children, building on previous assessments of this group.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoven, Christina W. — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Hoven, Christina W.
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.