Investigating the long-term effects of brain injuries in military personnel
VA-DoD Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC): Neuroimaging Core
This study is looking at how mild traumatic brain injuries affect veterans and service members over time, using special brain imaging to find clues that could help with diagnosis and treatment, all while working with a team of experts to better understand brain health in military folks.
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 ID | NIH-11213833 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) among veterans and service members. It employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to study brain changes over time and aims to identify biomarkers that could help in diagnosing and treating these injuries. The project involves collaboration between various experts in neuroscience and aims to enhance the understanding of brain health in military populations. By expanding the cohort of participants and collecting extensive data, the research seeks to provide valuable insights into the therapeutic needs of affected individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans and active service members who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any form of brain injury may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for veterans and service members suffering from brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain injuries through similar collaborative approaches, indicating a strong potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilde, Elisabeth a — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Wilde, Elisabeth a
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.