DoD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Clinical Trial Award
ID: 354261Type: Posted
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Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA (DOD-AMRAA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Clinical Trial Award (CTA) to support clinical trials aimed at improving the treatment and prevention of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and psychological health conditions among military personnel and veterans. This funding opportunity encourages proposals for clinical trials that can lead to significant advancements in healthcare products, technologies, and practice guidelines, with a total estimated funding of $58.9 million to support approximately 18 awards. Key deadlines include a pre-application submission by June 27, 2024, and a full application submission by October 3, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    Posted
    The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Clinical Trial Award (CTA) under its Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Research. This program aims to enhance the prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and psychological health conditions among military personnel and veterans. The funding opportunity encourages research proposals focused on clinical trials that can provide significant advancements in these areas, with a total appropriation of $175 million for FY24. Key deadlines include the pre-application submission by June 27, 2024, and full application submission by October 3, 2024. Eligible applicants include extramural organizations such as academic institutions and biotechnology companies. Specific focus areas for research include preventive and assessment solutions for psychological conditions and TBIs, as well as novel treatment interventions. The application process is a two-step procedure, mandating a pre-application followed by a full application to be submitted through designated platforms. The CTA aims to foster collaborations between researchers and community organizations, employing Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methods to ensure relevance and effectiveness in addressing the needs of service members and their families. Overall, this initiative reflects DOD’s commitment to improving health outcomes through robust research and clinical applications.
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