Investigating the effects of mild traumatic brain injury on brain health
Traumatic and Treatable Vascular Pathology in the Outcome of TBI
This study is looking at how mild traumatic brain injuries (like concussions) can affect your brain health and heart health over time, and it's for anyone who has had these types of injuries to help find better ways to prevent long-term problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Philadelphia VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081612 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) affect brain health over time, particularly looking at the relationship between these injuries and cardiovascular risk factors. Using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study will analyze previously collected data to identify changes in brain microvascular health associated with mTBI. Patients will be assessed based on their history of mTBI exposure, allowing researchers to explore how different levels of injury severity impact brain function. The goal is to uncover potential pathways for treatment and prevention of long-term brain damage.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries, particularly those with varying levels of injury severity.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any form of traumatic brain injury are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating brain damage in individuals who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries using advanced neuroimaging techniques, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Philadelphia VA Medical Center — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swanson, Randel L — Philadelphia VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Swanson, Randel L
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 below.