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
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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