Improving cognitive function in older veterans with brain injuries
Rehabilitation of Executive Function in Aging Veterans with History of TBI
This study is looking at how a special home training program can help older veterans with brain injuries improve their thinking skills, and we want to hear their thoughts on how easy and helpful it is to use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988282 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how technology can be used to provide home-based training aimed at improving executive function in aging veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The study focuses on a cognitive training program called Goal Oriented Attentional Self-Regulation (GOALS), which has previously shown promise in enhancing cognitive and emotional outcomes. Participants will provide feedback on the program's acceptability and feasibility, and the study will assess how well veterans can engage with this training from home. The goal is to make cognitive rehabilitation more accessible for older veterans facing challenges due to TBI.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who have experienced a traumatic brain injury and are facing cognitive challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have a history of traumatic brain injury may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cognitive function and quality of life for aging veterans with a history of TBI.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that cognitive training interventions can be effective for improving outcomes in both veterans and civilians with TBI, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kornblith, Erica S — Veterans Affairs Med Ctr San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Kornblith, Erica S
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.