9/11 dust registry launches to track health impacts on thousands
NCT ID NCT00404898
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study creates a research registry to track the health of up to 40,000 people exposed to World Trade Center dust after 9/11. Participants include local residents, cleanup workers, and responders. The goal is to better understand respiratory, mental, and general health effects over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this registry could help doctors better understand and treat health problems linked to WTC dust exposure.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct health improvements, and results depend on accurate reporting from participants.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States