Research Initiatives The Center has several major research initiatives:
Treatment trials testing the effectiveness of antibiotic, exercise, and behavioral therapies ( Click here for more information).
A survey designed to collect health and exposure information from 2800 Persian Gulf Veterans.
Physiological & Psychological assessments of Persian Gulf Veterans. Studies include:
Medical Evaluation to ascertain the presence of CFS and/or MCS Blood Tests for viruses & immune function Brain Imaging Evaluation Chemical Exposure Tests Psychological Assessments Physiological Assessments Investigations into the effects of physical and chemical stress on Persian Gulf Veterans.
Investigations into the genetic factors that affect physiological response to environmental stress.
Focus
The Center concentrates on understanding the role of fatigue and chemical sensitivity in the illness of Gulf War Veterans. Results of studies on symptomatic Gulf War Veterans are compared to civilians with similar medical problems and to veterans who returned from the Gulf in fine health.