Study Details
Testing Chronic Inflammation after Blast Exposures for Active-Duty Service Members or Veterans
(IRB#: IRB_00157573)
This study will test chronic inflammation (when parts of the body have swelling, redness, heat, pain, and/or loss of function) in response to blast exposures in Veteran military populations. The study wants to see what is needed for blast exposure treatments to be developed in the future. The study will also help to know how age and degree of inflammation impact recovery from blast Traumatic Brain Injury. People in the study will attend one in-person study visit at a clinic for about 4 to 5 hours. Participants will complete surveys, and cognitive testing (how a person thinks), and complete a brain scan. Participant information will be collected that could relate to the brain such as age, gender, handedness, medical history, and tests about how people think.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 to 65 years old
- Active-Duty Service Member or Veteran
- Able to attend in person at a study clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- Severe Traumatic Brain Injury requiring hospitalization
- Have a specific metal in the body or pregnant interfering with the brain scan
- Have health conditions such as heart failure, HIV, brain disorders
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00157573
PI: Elisabeth Wilde
Department: NEUROLOGY
Approval Date: 2024-05-03 20:46:00
Study Categories: Brain Health Studies
Specialties: Neurology