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-11327908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the health challenges that Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, and dementia face, 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 | 5IK6HX003762-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11327908 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, such as TBI, epilepsy, or dementia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any brain health issues or are not Veterans may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the complex health issues faced by Veterans, particularly those with traumatic brain injuries (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, using extensive data from the VA healthcare system. Additionally, it includes mentoring future researchers in this critical 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, indicating a promising approach.
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.