Vietnam Head Injury Study Phase III: A 30-Year Post-Injury Follow-Up Study
Abstract
Implementation of the Vietnam Head Injury Study Phase III (VHIS3) was delayed this last year pending negotiations with the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) regarding space and testing costs. In Oct 2002, an understanding was reached, and the necessary space has been obtained. All fiscal matters were resolved with one exception; NNMC will be unable to provide computed tomography brain scans (to measure the size and location of brain damage)and EEGs (brain electrical activity recording to evaluate patients for seizures)at no cost as was envisioned in original discussions with NNMC personnel and reflected in the original budget request. In Nov 2002, we requested a funding supplement to cover the costs of the CT and BEG procedures and reports. A response is pending. We hired a study coordinator who begins work on Nov 25th. In December, we will be placing recruitment advertisements for remaining staff in appropriate venues. A protocol to study a subset of subjects at the NIH has been approved. A protocol to study subjects at NNMC has been submitted for preliminary review and should be formally submitted in December.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA412777
Entities
People
- Jordan H. Grafman
Organizations
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine