$4.6M US DoD Grant: TBI and Neuroprotection with Vielight technology

Following groundbreaking neuroprotection and brain imaging research with NCAA Division I football players, the Vielight Neuro Duo has been selected as the sole intervention for a landmark n=300 clinical trial.

This project—supported by a $4.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Defense—aims to build on University of Utah findings where advanced DTI and MRI scans demonstrated significant neuroprotective and resilience effects unique to the Vielight platform.

The Problem: For our military and first responders, TBI is an invisible but devastating reality. Chronic mTBI often leads to years of cognitive decline and a diminished quality of life. Current treatments are frequently limited to symptom management, leaving a massive gap in actual neurological recovery.

The Opportunity: This grant represents a relatively small investment in a technology that could yield massive results. By validating a non-invasive, drug-free solution, we aren’t just looking for a treatment – we are looking for a scalable way to restore brain health, improve lives, and potentially save the healthcare system billions in long-term care costs.

Led by Dr. Elisabeth Wilde and Dr. Carrie Esopenko, this research will use advanced MRI to prove that Vielight technology can provide the protection and resilience our heroes deserve.

We are honored that our technology is the clinical foundation for this mission.