Investigating brain health and caregiver impacts in Veterans
Official title: Research Career Scientist (RCS) Award Renewal
Funded at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · NIH-11309612 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how brain health problems, like traumatic brain injury, affect Veterans with multiple health issues and how caring for them impacts their caregivers, all to help improve care and support for everyone involved.
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 | 5IK6HX003762-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11309612 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Veterans experiencing traumatic brain injury or related comorbidities, as well as their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of brain injuries or are not involved in caregiving for affected Veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding brain health issues, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its related conditions, in Veterans who have complex health challenges. It also examines the effects of caregiving on those who support these Veterans. By utilizing advanced data analysis techniques, the research aims to identify patterns of comorbidity that can inform better clinical care and policy decisions. The findings will be shared in academic journals and will contribute to training the next generation of researchers in this field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for Veterans with brain injuries and better support for 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.