Investigating the long-term effects of brain injuries in military personnel.
VA-DoD Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC): Data and Biostatistics Core
This study is looking at how mild traumatic brain injuries affect veterans and active military members over time, and it aims to gather information that can help improve how these injuries are diagnosed and treated.
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-11213836 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 active military personnel. It involves a collaborative effort among various researchers from the VA, military, and academic institutions to collect and analyze data on brain injuries and their effects. The study aims to enroll a larger cohort of participants, gather extensive data, and identify key characteristics that can help improve diagnosis and treatment for those affected. By utilizing advanced biostatistics and biomarker analysis, the research seeks to provide insights that can enhance clinical practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include veterans and active military personnel who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any form of brain injury or those with unrelated neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for veterans and servicemembers suffering from the long-term effects of brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research collaborations focused on brain injuries have shown promising results, indicating that this approach is built on a foundation of successful methodologies.
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: 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 below.