Problem-Solving Training for Concussion for Veterans with mTBI and Mental Health Symptoms
Official title: Problem-Solving Training for Concussion (PST-Concussion): A Brief, Skills-Focused Intervention to Improve Functional Outcomes in Veterans with mTBI and Co-occurring Mental Health Symptoms
Funded at VA Western New York Healthcare System · NIH-11423409 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A brief, skills-focused program to help veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and co-occurring mental health symptoms recover better in everyday life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Western New York Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buffalo, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX004778-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423409 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans and service members with mild TBI and co-occurring mental health symptoms who can access primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Veterans without functional impairments or without co-occurring mental health symptoms may have limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts a short, primary-care friendly cognitive-behavioral intervention called PST-Concussion to help veterans manage neurobehavioral symptoms after mild TBI. It aims to deliver practical problem-solving skills in a primary care setting, reducing barriers to care and making treatment more accessible. The program is designed to fit into routine care, with emphasis on real-world improvements in daily function and quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, veterans may experience better daily functioning and fewer disability-related challenges after concussion.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests brief, problem-focused interventions can improve functioning after concussion, though primary-care-based delivery is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
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VA Western New York Healthcare System
Buffalo, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: King, Paul R. — VA Western New York Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: King, Paul R.
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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.