Research Studies

The Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS)

TRACTS is continuously building a repository of medical, genetic, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging data to study the long-term impact of TBI on Veterans from recent eras.

CSP 2016: National Adaptive Trial for PTSD related Insomnia (NAP)

NAP investigates medications, such as trazodone, eszopiclone, and gabapentin, in order to determine whether they help decrease symptoms of insomnia in military Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

CSP 2018: (GRIT) Gr

Coming soon…

Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Gulf War Veterans 1990-1991 (GWIT)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether treating growth hormone deficiency in Veterans with Gulf War Illness can lower body fat, reduce fatigue, and improve sleep.

Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)

Coming soon…

Pimavanserin for Insomnia in Veterans with PTSD

This study intends to enroll adult (ages-18-64) US military Veterans with chronic insomnia disorder and PTSD into treatment with pimavanserin or placebo for 8 weeks. We hope to understand the potential benefit of pimavanserian for PTSD-related insomnia and use the results for future studies.