STUDY TITLE: EEG Biofeedback for Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Mary Lee Esty, LCSW-C, Ph.D. and David Keyser, Ph.D.
SPONSORS:Brain Wellness and Biofeedback Center of Washington & Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
For Qualifying Veterans With Exposure
to Blast Events &/or Loss of Consciousness
A study of EEG biofeedback, a non-invasive, medication-free therapy, for symptoms associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Participants need not discuss trauma-related events.
Participation provided at no cost.
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Qualifications:
• Between Ages 20-65
• Service in Iraq or Afghanistan Theaters
• Diagnosis of TBI or PTSD from military service
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Exclusions:
• Uncontrolled seizures
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Uncontrolled asthma
• Untreated sleep apnea
• Uncontrolled substance abuse
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Participants will first receive a comprehensive assessment at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Traumatic Injury Research Program of the Department of Defense. This is a two-hour assessment.
Participants may then be eligible to receive up to 20 regularly scheduled1/2-hour EEG biofeedback treatment sessions, two to three times a week in Bethesda. Brief forms will be completed at each session and there will be follow-up USUHS assessments at three and six months.
Participants may continue current medications, myofascial work, massage, acupuncture and/or psychotherapy already in place, but are asked to not add any new medications or therapies during the duration of this study.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in participating in this study, please contact:
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Mary Lee Esty, Ph.D.
Brain Wellness & Biofeedback Center of Washington
7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 305
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 215-7721
info@brainwellnessandbiofeedback.com
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David Keyser, Ph.D.
Department of Defense
Traumatic Injury Research Program
Dept of Military and Emergency Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 295-3467
david.keyser.ctr@usuhs.mil
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Click here for printable study flyer
VIDEO: An interview with a participant from the original brain injury study.
Teresa from Lisa Sanfuentes on
Vimeo.
FOR RESULTS OF PREVIOUS STUDIES , CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING ABSTRACTS:
"Neurotherapy of TBI/PTSD in OEF/OIF Veterans." Esty ML and Nelson D. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 21:221-223, 2009.
VIEW ABSTRACT HERE
"Neurotherapy for Chronic TBI/PTSD Symptoms in Vietnam Veterans." Nelson, D and Esty, ML. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, (24)5, 403, 2009.
VIEW ABSTRACT HERE
"Neurotherapy for pain in veterans with trauma spectrum disorders." Nelson, D and Esty, ML. The Journal of Pain, 10:S18, 2009.
VIEW ABSTRACT HERE |
