Research on health impacts from World Trade Center dust exposure
Official title: NYU/Bellevue Red Cross WTC Health Impacts Research Registry
Run by NYU Langone Health · NCT00404898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how exposure to dust from the World Trade Center affects the health of local residents, cleanup workers, and first responders after 9/11.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 2007 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | September 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00404898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include residents of Lower Manhattan during the 9/11 attacks, debris removal workers, and first responders who require ongoing treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who were not exposed to WTC dust or who do not have related health issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the health impacts of exposure to World Trade Center dust on individuals affected by the 9/11 attacks. It focuses on local residents, debris removal workers, and first responders who may have developed health issues related to this exposure. The study aims to gather data from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment program funded by the American Red Cross, collaborating with various community organizations and health centers. Participants will be recruited from existing programs and ongoing collaborations to assess their health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term health effects of WTC dust exposure and improve treatment strategies for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating health impacts related to environmental exposures, indicating that this approach is supported by prior research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Target populations who will participate in the Bellevue Hospital Red Cross WTC Health Impacts Program will include: * residents (children and adults) of Lower Manhattan communities at the time of the attacks, who remained or returned to their homes soon after the attacks * individuals involved in debris removal in surrounding commercial and residential buildings, * individuals involved in rescue, recovery and debris removal who have been previously screened through the World Trade Center Worker and Volunteer Medical Screening Program and are in need of continued treatment.
Where it's running
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NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joan Reibman, MD — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Leigh Wilson, DO
- Email: Leigh.Wilson@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 212-562-1720
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.