Caloric restriction helps the brain recover after injury
Caloric restriction promotes sustained neurological recovery after TBI
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10909838
This study is looking at how eating fewer calories might help veterans recover better from brain injuries by understanding how it affects healing and brain function.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10909838 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how caloric restriction can promote recovery in patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It focuses on understanding the biological processes that lead to both injury and repair in the brain, particularly looking at how dietary interventions can influence these pathways. By examining the effects of caloric restriction on neuroplasticity and inflammation, the study aims to identify non-drug therapies that could enhance neurological recovery. The research is particularly relevant for veterans, as it addresses unique aspects of military-related brain injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injuries and are in the chronic phase of recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a traumatic brain injury or those in the acute phase of recovery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary interventions that significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with dietary interventions in promoting recovery from brain injuries, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STOICA, BOGDAN ADRIAN — BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: STOICA, BOGDAN ADRIAN
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 below.
Conditions: Affective Disorders