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Ongoing funded research projects

Following is a partial list of research projects in which fellows may choose to participate. Program applicants are encouraged to inquire about additional research opportunities.

• A Flexible Dose Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Lu 26-054 (S-Citalopram) in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder; funding source: industry sponsored
• A Qualitative Needs Assessment of Virginians with Spinal Cord Injury; funding source: Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI, VA)
• A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Escitalopram in the Prevention of Depression Relapse in Patients with Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder; industry sponsored
• Acute Cognitive and Neurobehavioral Intervention: Efficacy Evaluation in Individuals with TBI; funding source: NIDRR
• An Acute and Continuation Phase Study of the Comparative Efficacy of Venlafaxine ER and Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Recurrent Unipolar Major Depression; industry sponsored
• Assessment for Depression in Patients with Brain Tumor; funding source: American Cancer Society (ACS)
• Balloon Prophylaxis of Aneurysmal Vasospasm; funding source: NIH
• Comparison of Pharmacological Approaches to Depression in Individuals with TBI; funding source: NIDRR
• Cooperative Multicenter Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Trials Network; funding source: NICHD
• Evaluation of an Intervention Model for Family Crisis and Support after Brain Injury; funding source: NIDRR
• Evaluation of Technology Training in Individuals with SCI; funding source: NIDRR
• Evaluation of Vocational Outcomes in Individuals with SCI; funding source: NIDRR
• Mitochondria Related Events in Traumatic Brain Injury; funding source: NIH
• Quality of Life in Patients with Brain Tumors; funding source: ACS
• Selegiline as a Treatment for Post-Traumatic Cognitive Dysfunction; funding source: CNI
• Study of Emotional Adjustment after Brain Injury; funding source: NIDRR
• The Role of Endogenous Neural Stem Cells in Regeneration and Repair after a Traumatic Brain Injury; funding source: NIH
• Use of the Geriatric Depression Scale with Patients who have TBI; funding source: NARSAD