The effects of traumatic brain injury on vascular disease
Traumatic Brain Injury and Vascular Disease
This study is looking at how traumatic brain injuries might impact heart health in veterans, and it aims to find out more about the connection between these injuries and heart diseases, while also exploring ways to help improve heart health for those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10767793 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects cardiovascular health, particularly in veterans. It aims to understand the relationship between TBI and vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, by examining potential mechanisms such as catecholamine surges. The study will analyze data from veterans with TBI to assess cardiovascular outcomes and explore therapeutic interventions that could mitigate these effects. Patients may be involved in assessments that help clarify the long-term impacts of TBI on heart health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced traumatic brain injuries and are at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Not a fit: Patients without a history of traumatic brain injury or those who do not have cardiovascular risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and preventive strategies for cardiovascular issues in individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a strong association between traumatic brain injury and cardiovascular issues, suggesting that this investigation builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eitzman, Daniel T — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Eitzman, Daniel T
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.