Identifying brain targets to help veterans with alcohol use disorder and brain injuries
Neural Target Identification for Functional Disability Associated with Alcohol Related Characteristics Among Veterans with Co-occurring Alcohol Use Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is looking at how drinking problems and mild brain injuries affect veterans' daily lives, and it aims to find ways to help them feel better using a safe treatment called rTMS.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hines, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10938030 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) affect the functional abilities of veterans. It aims to identify specific brain areas that can be targeted for treatment using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive therapy. By focusing on these neural targets, the study seeks to improve treatment outcomes for veterans suffering from both AUD and mTBI. Participants will be veterans who experience symptoms related to alcohol use and functional disabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with both alcohol use disorder and mild traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder or mild traumatic brain injury may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments that improve brain function and daily living activities for veterans with co-occurring AUD and mTBI.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown efficacy for rTMS in treating both alcohol use disorder and mild traumatic brain injury separately, suggesting potential for success in this combined approach.
Where this research is happening
Hines, United States
- Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital — Hines, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herrold, Amy — Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
- Study coordinator: Herrold, Amy
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.