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Project Number: | I01RX003120-01A2 |
| Title: | Exploring the Effects of Exercise Training on PTSD Symptoms and Physical Health in Older Veterans with PTSD |
| Principal Investigator: | Katherine S. Hall |
| Location: | Durham, NC |
| Congressional District Code: | 1 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | February 2020 - January 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $297,794 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,200,000 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military Veterans, and affects over 30% of older, Vietnam-era Veterans. These servicemembers have endured nearly 40 years with these symptoms, and as a result, have significantly poorer health, higher rates of chronic disease and obesity, and an excess mortality rate 3 times higher than the general population. Clearly PTSD is more than just a psychological disorder. There is evidence to suggest that the pathway from PTSD to poor health is m... |