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Project Number: | I01CX001925-01 |
| Title: | Traumatic Brain Injury in Parkinsons Disease: A Longitudinal Study |
| Principal Investigator: | Dawn Schiehser |
| Location: | San Diego, CA |
| Congressional District Code: | 52 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | July 2020 - December 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $218,947 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,199,982 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Parkinson's disease (PD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are highly prevalent conditions in the United States and a major cause of disability, particularly among our nation’s Veterans. Emerging evidence suggests that mild or moderate TBI is a critical risk factor for later developing PD. Yet, little is known about the impact of mild or moderate TBI on symptoms in PD. Specifically, there is a vital need to better understand the relationship between mild-moderate TBI and neuropsychological functi... |