Understanding the effects of head trauma in women who have experienced intimate partner violence
Identifying the Cognitive, Psychological, and Neuroimaging Signatures of Head Trauma in Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
This study is looking at how head injuries from intimate partner violence affect women's mental health and brain function, helping us understand issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11003650 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the cognitive, psychological, and brain imaging effects of head trauma in women who have survived intimate partner violence (IPV). It aims to identify how such trauma impacts mental health, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as cognitive function. The study employs advanced neuroimaging techniques to assess brain changes associated with IPV-related head injuries. By collaborating with multiple sites, the research seeks to gather comprehensive data to better understand these effects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced intimate partner violence and have sustained head trauma.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced intimate partner violence or those without head trauma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies for women suffering from the effects of head trauma due to intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research on IPV-related head trauma, studies on military and sports-related brain injuries suggest that understanding these effects could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Esopenko, Carrie Lynn — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Esopenko, Carrie Lynn
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.