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Project Number: | I01CX001414-01A2 |
| Title: | Reducing Hippocampal Hyperactivity and Improving Cognition in Schizophrenia |
| Principal Investigator: | Jason Tregellas |
| Location: | Denver, CO |
| Congressional District Code: | 1 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2017 - September 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $164,740 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$882,610 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Schizophrenia is a leading cause of disability for Veterans. Due to the lack of an effective treatment, Veterans with schizophrenia suffer a myriad of cognitive impairments, including deficits in attention, memory, and processing speed. As a result, patients struggle on the job, in relationships, and in day-to-day activities, contributing to an overall poor quality of life. New treatments for cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia clearly are needed. A potentially powerful approach for developi... |