9/11 dust linked to heart and lung damage: new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05215171

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at how breathing in dust from the World Trade Center attacks may harm the heart and lungs of FDNY rescue workers. Researchers will measure blood markers and breathing tests in 100 first responders to understand these effects. The goal is to find early signs of disease and improve future treatments.

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  • NYU Clinical & Translational Science Institute Clinical Research Center (CTSI CRC)

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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