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Project Number: | IK2RX002673-01A2 |
| Title: | Physiological Assessment of Auditory Processing Disorders in TBI |
| Principal Investigator: | Melissa Papesh |
| Location: | Portland, OR |
| Congressional District Code: | 3 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | July 2018 - June 2023 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $223,385 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,043,540 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) stemming from exposure to high-intensity blasts is one of the most prevalent injuries sustained by Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Recent research indicates that many of these Veterans can suffer from chronic difficulties processing auditory information in spite of normal hearing thresholds. Some of the most commonly reported problems include difficulty with speech in noisy or distracting environments, problems with long runni... |