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Project Number: | IK2RX002920-01A1 |
| Title: | Vagal nerve stimulation to probe inflammation and brain in posttraumatic stress |
| Principal Investigator: | Imanuel Lerman |
| Location: | San Diego, CA |
| Congressional District Code: | 52 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2019 - March 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $320,627 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,621,081 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Abstract: Rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are high among combat Veterans with estimates of PTSD within Iraq and Afghanistan veterans at nearly 17% of active duty and over 24% of reserve service members that screen positive for PTSD. Studies from the current and prior wars have demonstrated that mental disorders, in particular PTSD, are associated with higher rates of: 1) physical symptoms, 2) chronic physical illness and 3) overall mortality. Rates of comorbid PTSD and chronic pain... |