Acute and Long-Term Brain Effects of Sexual Choking in Young Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Official title: Acute and Cumulative Effects of Risky Sexual Behaviors
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-11413789 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study follows young adults, especially women, to understand how being choked during sex might affect brain health and mental well-being over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $649,282 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD119019-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413789 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults (18+) who have experienced sexual choking/strangulation and are willing to participate in longitudinal assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Participants who have not experienced sexual choking or who cannot commit to long-term follow-up may not benefit from the findings.
What this research studies
Researchers will track a group of young adults who have experienced sexual choking to observe immediate and lasting changes in brain function and mood. They will collect brain imaging, blood markers, and detailed interviews to understand both the physiological and psychological impacts. By following participants over time, the team aims to link acute effects to longer-term outcomes and explore why people engage in this risky behavior.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform safer sexual health practices and guide healthcare providers in recognizing and addressing brain and mood changes related to this behavior.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies have suggested associations between this behavior and neurological and mental health changes, but long-term prospective data are needed.
Where this research is happening
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kawata, Keisuke — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Kawata, Keisuke
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.