Center for Visual and Brain Rehab for Veterans
Official title: Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11427440 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A VA center is working to help Veterans with visual and cognitive problems improve daily life through evidence-based rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Decatur, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | October 1, 2017 |
| Project end | September 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5I50RX002358-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11427440 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with visual or cognitive disorders who can participate in rehabilitation programs and related research activities.
✕Less likely to help
Some veterans may not experience meaningful improvement due to specific conditions or comorbidities not addressed by the rehabilitation approaches.
What this research studies
This project focuses on veterans who have visual or cognitive challenges and aims to expand proven rehabilitation methods. It builds on decades of VA-supported research and collaborates across researchers and clinicians to translate science into practical therapies. The center emphasizes restoring eye and brain function, using exercise to boost daily activities, and identifying biomarkers to tailor rehabilitation to individuals. Through strengthened capacity and experienced investigators, the center seeks to accelerate personalized care for veterans.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, veterans could experience improved vision, cognition, and overall quality of life through personalized rehab programs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work at CVNR has demonstrated sustained capacity and leadership in visual and cognitive rehabilitation, with ongoing evidence supporting personalized approaches.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Decatur, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nocera, Joe Robert — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Nocera, Joe Robert
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.