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Project Number: | IK2BX002712-01A1 |
| Title: | Sleep-wake disturbances in traumatic brain injury |
| Principal Investigator: | Miranda M Lim |
| Location: | Portland, OR |
| Congressional District Code: | 1 |
| Research Service: | Biomedical Laboratory R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2015 - March 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $0 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,503,821 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts nearly 2% of the population and is a major cause of disability in the Veteran population, often resulting in long-term physical, cognitive and neurobehavioral impairments that prevent return to the workforce and community. It has long been appreciated that poor sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness are common and persistent symptoms after mild TBI. Data suggests that poor sleep interferes with recovery from TBI. What is not known is why sleep-wake disturbanc... |