Improving cognitive rehabilitation for Veterans with mental health issues
Official title: Optimizing Cognitive Remediation in VA Mental Health Rehabilitation Settings
Funded at VA San Diego Healthcare System · NIH-11309543 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help Veterans with mental health-related cognitive challenges by figuring out which specific brain training methods work best for them, using a special brain test, so they can get personalized support to improve their thinking skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003395-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11309543 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans with mental health conditions who experience cognitive impairments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without cognitive impairments or those not receiving mental health rehabilitation services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cognitive rehabilitation for Veterans who experience cognitive impairments due to mental health conditions. It aims to identify which Veterans will benefit from specific cognitive remediation interventions by using an EEG biomarker called mismatch negativity (MMN). By predicting recovery outcomes, the study seeks to optimize rehabilitation strategies in mental health settings, ultimately improving the effectiveness of treatment programs. Veterans participating in this research may receive tailored cognitive interventions based on their individual needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cognitive rehabilitation strategies for Veterans, improving their recovery and reintegration into the community.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using EEG biomarkers for predicting treatment outcomes in cognitive rehabilitation, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Joshi, Yash B — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Joshi, Yash B
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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.