Cognitive and Vascular Functioning Following TBI (NCT06034509)

🧪 Interventions in This Study

• No intervention. This is an observational study. (OTHER)

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

1. Active duty uniformed SM or Veteran who is currently eligible for treatment at WRNMMC (i.e., Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)-eligible).
2. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
3. Ability to provide informed consent.
4. NICoE Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or NatHx Study comprehensive evaluation ≥3 years prior to current evaluation with valid neuropsychological test results.
5. Consent to allow access to prior research data collected through the NICoE TBI Neuroimaging Core Project or NatHx Study and consent to allow access to at least 1 prior blood specimen previously collected through these studies or the DoD Serum Biorepository. Additional TBI Inclusion Criteria 1\. History of at least one mild, moderate, severe, or penetrating TBI \> 3 years prior to enrollment. TBI will be diagnosed if any one of the following criteria immediately after the injury is met and attributed to the brain injury, rather than environmental/psychological/other injury factors (DoD-VA criteria246):
6. Loss of consciousness (LOC) or post-traumatic amnesia (PTA)
7. Alteration of consciousness (AOC)
8. Evidence of neurologic dysfunction
9. TBI-related abnormality on structural neuroimaging (either CT or MRI). Additional Healthy Control Criteria
10. History of military deployment.
11. Low history of blast exposure (i.e., \<10 blasts) Additional Blast Control Criteria <!-- -->
12. History of significant blast exposure (i.e., exposure to ≥ 10 blasts)

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

• Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — Bethesda, Maryland

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (301) 319-3671

Email: sara.m.lippa.civ@health.mil

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

• 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
• Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
• Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.