Improving sleep treatment for veterans with traumatic brain injury
Official title: Enhancing Precision Sleep Medicine in traumatic Brain Injury: Examining the feasibility of Home-Based Measurement of Circadian Timing
Funded at VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System · NIH-10839885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help veterans with insomnia who have had a traumatic brain injury by understanding their sleep patterns and finding personalized treatments to improve their sleep and recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I21RX004414-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10839885 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have suffered a traumatic brain injury and are experiencing insomnia or sleep disturbances.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of traumatic brain injury or who do not experience sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to better treat insomnia in veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). It focuses on understanding the disruptions in circadian rhythms that often occur after TBI, which can lead to sleep problems. By measuring these rhythms at home, the study aims to identify which veterans may benefit from specialized treatments that target their unique sleep issues, rather than using a standard approach. The methodology includes assessing sleep patterns and implementing chronotherapies, such as timed sleep windows and light exposure, to improve sleep quality and overall recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective sleep treatments for veterans, enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in addressing sleep issues through targeted treatments for circadian rhythm disruptions, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reis, Daniel James — VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Reis, Daniel James
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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.