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Project Number: | I01CX002022-01A1 |
| Title: | Supplementation with Amino Acid Rehabilitative Therapy in TBI (SmART-TBI): A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial to Improve Sleep |
| Principal Investigator: | Miranda M Lim |
| Location: | Portland, OR |
| Congressional District Code: | 3 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | April 2021 - March 2025 |
| FY 2023 Funding Amount: | $449,984 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,743,509 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has impacted over 60% of all OEF/OIF Veterans over the past decade, and over 20% of these Veterans carry a diagnosis of postconcussion syndrome. Arguably the most disabling postconcussion symptoms are sleep-wake and cognitive disturbances. Sleep, cognitive function, and related symptoms often remain impaired >10-15 years following mTBI. Not only are these symptoms themselves exceedingly difficult to live with, but poor sleep and cognition also interfere with on... |