Improving rehabilitation for veterans with chronic psychosis using brain biomarkers
Optimization of Neurophysiologic Biomarkers for Rehabilitation Interventions in Veterans with Chronic Psychosis
This study is looking to find a new way to measure brain activity that can help veterans with schizophrenia get better support in their recovery, so they can improve their thinking skills and overall well-being through personalized training.
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 ID | NIH-10916447 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new biomarker related to brain function to enhance rehabilitation efforts for veterans suffering from schizophrenia. By identifying specific brain activity patterns, the study aims to determine which veterans are most likely to benefit from targeted cognitive training interventions. The approach combines clinical neuroscience with precision rehabilitation, aiming to improve cognitive function and overall quality of life for participants. The research is part of a career development program for an early career psychiatrist dedicated to advancing veterans' health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience cognitive impairments.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not experience cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies for veterans with chronic psychosis, improving their cognitive function and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of using biomarkers for cognitive rehabilitation is emerging, this specific approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- VA San Diego Healthcare System — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Molina, Juan — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Molina, Juan
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.