Investigating brain health and caregiver impact in Veterans
Official title: Research Career Scientist (RCS) Award Renewal
Funded at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · NIH-11313843 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the health challenges faced by Veterans with brain issues like traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and dementia, to find better ways to support them and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX003762-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11313843 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing complex comorbidities related to brain health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without brain health issues or those not connected to the VA healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health challenges faced by Veterans with complex brain health issues, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), epilepsy, and dementia. It employs health services informatics to analyze patterns of comorbidity and their effects on both patients and their caregivers. The research aims to develop better treatment strategies and support systems for Veterans and their families, leveraging extensive data from the VA healthcare system. Additionally, it includes mentoring future researchers in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies and support for Veterans with brain health issues and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using health services informatics to improve care for Veterans with complex health issues.
Where this research is happening
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VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pugh, Mary Jo — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Pugh, Mary Jo
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.