Investigating sexual dysfunction in women after mild traumatic brain injury.
Official title: K01 Menstrual Phase, Sexual Dysfunction, mTBI
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10985016 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how concussions might affect sexual health in women aged 18 to 45, helping us understand any challenges they face in areas like desire and satisfaction compared to women with other types of injuries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $156,566 |
| NIH project number | 4K01NS121199-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10985016 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 18-45 who have experienced a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a concussion or who are outside the reproductive age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), such as concussions, affect sexual functioning in women aged 18-45. It aims to identify the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions, including issues with interest, desire, arousal, and satisfaction, in women who have experienced a concussion compared to those with other injuries. The study will explore the long-term effects of these injuries on women's health and quality of life, emphasizing the need for targeted clinical care and support. By examining the differences in outcomes based on sex, the research seeks to highlight the unique challenges faced by women following mTBI.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for sexual dysfunction in women after concussions.
How similar studies have gone: While research on sexual dysfunction post-TBI is emerging, this specific focus on women and their unique experiences is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anto-Ocrah, Martina — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Anto-Ocrah, Martina
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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.