PTSD is a condition that people commonly develop after experiencing a traumatic or life-threatening event. This condition, which is especially common among combat Veterans, is primarily characterized by the ongoing emergence of upsetting memories of a traumatic event, increased jumpiness, and trouble sleeping.

To learn more about our PTSD research, eligibility, and compensation, click on the study names below:

Prevention of Neurodegeneration and Dementia Study for mild or moderate TBI and PTSD (PoND 1.0)

To learn how the medication prazosin changes the levels of proteins associated with dementia

Prospective Memory Study

To learn how memory, concentration, and attention are affected by PTSD and brain injury

Iris Receptors as Indicators of Noradrenaline Sensitivity Study (IRIS)

To learn how changes in the brain after trauma lead to PTSD and how those changes might be related to vision

An mTBI is caused when a person receives a blow to the head and experiences a concussion. People may receive mTBIs from participating in contact sports, motor-vehicle accidents, domestic violence, or military combat. Many Veterans in the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts received mTBIs that were caused by the blasts from improvised explosive devices. Individuals with mTBI often have thinking, physical, and social trouble, as well as headaches. Note that in some studies we are also enrolling participants who have a more severe form of TBI called moderate TBI.

To learn more about our mTBI research, eligibility, and compensation, click on the study names below:

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Study

To learn how blast traumas and other concussions affect the brain

Prevention of Neurodegeneration and Dementia Study for mild or moderate TBI and PTSD (PoND 1.0)

To learn how the medication prazosin changes the levels of proteins associated with dementia

Posttraumatic Headaches Study

To learn whether the medication prazosin helps relieve posttraumatic headaches

Headaches are the most common consequence of mTBI. In some cases, these headaches can become very frequent and severe, often to the point of being disabling and resistant to usual medical therapies.

To learn more about our posttraumatic headache research, eligibility, and compensation, click on the study names below:

Posttraumatic Headaches Study

To learn whether the medication prazosin helps relieve posttraumatic headaches

Dementia occurs when people experience ongoing changes to their brain that result in a loss of intellectual abilities, such as decreased memory capacity, personality changes, and impaired reasoning. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but many other disorders, including TBI and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), can result in dementia.

To learn more about our dementia research, eligibility, and compensation, click on the study names below:

Prevention of Neurodegeneration and Dementia Study for mild or moderate TBI and PTSD (PoND 1.0)

To learn how the medication prazosin changes the levels of proteins associated with dementia

Prevention of Neurodegeneration and Dementia Study for Healthy Aging (PoND 2.0)

To learn how the medication prazosin changes the levels of proteins associated with dementia in participants over the age of 45

Gulf War Veterans’ illness, as its name suggests, is a condition experienced by Veterans of the Gulf War. This condition consists of a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can include but are not limited to fatigue, headaches, joint pain, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorder, and memory problems.

To learn more about our Gulf War Veterans’ illness research, eligibility, and compensation, click on the study names below:

Gulf War Veterans' Illness Study

To learn the effects of Gulf War Veterans’ illness