East palestine Residents' DNA under microscope after toxic train wreck

NCT ID NCT06357845

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether the chemicals released during the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio caused DNA damage in local residents. About 500 people from affected counties will give blood, spit, hair, or nail samples and answer a survey. The goal is to measure biological changes linked to the disaster and understand how proximity and health history affect risk.

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  • Case Western Reserve University, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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