Studies Seeking Participants

VA Research: Open Studies Seeking Participants

About Participating in VA Research
- VA Research studies often enroll both Veterans and non-Veteran participants.
- Studies listed here have been approved by the local committee responsible for assuring that risks to study participants are minimized and their rights are protected. Click here for related information.
- Taking Part in VA Research - An Overview (va.gov)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (va.gov)

Where? These studies are based in Gainesville, Florida, unless otherwise noted.

How to Search this Study List
- Use CTRL + F to search for key words or numbers.
- Use the following links to find a study by one of the listed health conditions:

For More Information

> Email: Clark-Lab@ufl.edu

> Phone: (352) 376-1611 ext. 107735

> ClinicalTrials.Gov Listing: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03790657
> Online Survey: https://varedcap.rcp.vaec.va.gov/redcap/surveys/
> Brain Balance Survey Code: 9MXD3EH7P

The purpose of the Brain Balance Study is to understand whether a traumatic brain injury (TBI) earlier in life (at least 10 years ago) can affect current abilities. For comparison, we are also recruiting people who have never had a TBI. There will be a single visit to our research site in addition to study assessments that can be completed by you at home (via online and telephone surveys).

What the Study Involves
• Questionnaires and surveys about your health

• Tests of cognitive function, balance, and eye-muscle coordination
• Imaging of bone and muscle

You May Qualify to Take Part If You . . .
• Are 50-75 years of age

• Had one or more TBIs 10 or more years ago OR Never had a TBI

• Have no serious medical condition

• Have no other illness or injury to your central nervous system

Brain Balance Study – Healthy persons are needed for comparison with persons who have traumatic brain injury. Click here for an overview of the study.

Title: Comparing the Effectiveness of Telehealth to In-Person Delivery of Combined Metacognitive and Attention Training in Veterans with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/PTSD

Purpose – Having both mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can decrease organizing and planning skills, which can have a substantial impact on ability to take care of many aspects of life from paying bills to remembering birthdays. This study will compare in-person and telehealth delivery of the same therapeutic interventions to see if either method is more effective.

More Info – Dr. Julia Kay Waid-Ebbs: Julia.Waid-Ebbs@va.gov.

Phone: 1-800-324-8387 Or 352-376-1611; ext 105224 for both numbers.

What the Study Involves

2 weekly therapy sessions over 10-weeks involving Goal Management Training (GMT) plus attention training.
Completing computerized and paper pencil tests of thinking skills over 15 months at the following times: before therapy starts, right after it iscompleted, and at 6 months and then 1 year afterwards.
A friend or family member will also be asked to complete a questionnaire
about your ability to perform everyday activities.

You May Qualify to Take Part If You… Have been diagnosed with a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.

TBI

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