Offsetting Hippocampal Degeneration in m-sTBI
Traumatic Brain InjuryDegeneration3 moreThe goal of this study is to establish the feasibility of an intervention designed to improve memory in patients who have experienced a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (m-sTBI) and to examine its effect on brain structures.
tDCS in Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain InjuryDisorders of ConsciousnessIn this preliminary study, we will examine the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), in the setting of dosage escalation, as a candidate intervention for children with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
Gamification of Neurorehabilitation-centric Hand Exercises Post Stroke or Brain Injury
StrokeEngagement1 moreStroke is the leading cause of adult disability worldwide. Often, severe neurological deficits occur after a stroke and roughly 70% of all stroke survivors have some form of hand function disability. To improve the lives of those with hand function disability, IRegained Inc. has created the MyHandTM System. The MyHandTM System is a smart-mechatronic device programmed with proprietary hand function training regiments (protocols) based on deep research in neuroplasticity. It provides a highly unique and targeted approach to hand function rehabilitation with the help of the aforementioned protocols delivered with gamified training techniques. The gamified format of the protocols allows for better patient engagement, thus allowing for more effective and efficient therapy. Individuals who have sustained a stroke 5 months or earlier (considered to be chronic stroke survivors) will be eligible to participate in this study. Participants will undergo a 2-hour training session, 2-3 days per week, over 12 weeks, for a total of 30 sessions. Hand function therapy will be administered in a specific and gamified manner to enhance rehabilitation of the hand and provide participants with greater opportunity to regain hand function over the course of the study. The goal of this research project is to understand how a gamified approach to hand function rehabilitation impacts engagement and motivation. This understanding will directly translate into the development of more efficient and effective modes of therapy.
MLC901 in Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
Moderate Traumatic Brain InjuryThis study wants to evaluate whether MLC901 will help improve the condition of adult patients with moderate traumatic brain injury.
Using Virtual Reality to Improve Job Reentry in Adults With TBI
Traumatic Brain InjuryThe purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) to improve job reentry skills in individuals with TBI.
Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Therapy for mTBI Related Headaches
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)Headache1 moreThis study will assess the combined effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and telehealth based therapy in helping manage mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) related headaches. The investigators hypothesize that active rTMS combined with telehealth therapy will provide marked reduction in mTBI related headaches and symptoms in comparison to their placebo counterparts.
Get Going After concussIonN Lite
Brain ConcussionMild Traumatic Brain Injury1 moreBackground: Concussion affects around 25 000 people each year in Denmark. A large research initiative (GAIN 2.0) has been established, and the current study is a part of this initiative. Aims: To develop and test the efficacy of a novel intervention for people with persistent post-concussional mild-to-moderate symptoms: "Get going After concussion Lite" (GAIN Lite). To increase the knowledge about the target group by investigating the association of physical activity, digital behaviour, and symptom load. Methods: A randomized controlled trial, comparing GAIN Lite to enhanced usual care. 100 adults diagnosed with a concussion at hospitals in Central Denmark Region or referred from general practitioners will be recruited. GAIN Lite is a digital intervention, and the primary outcome is the severity of post-concussional symptoms. A prospective cohort study will be performed to investigate the association between physical activity, cognitive processing, and symptom load.
Community-based Occupational Therapy Intervention on Mental Health for People With Acquired Brain...
Acquired Brain InjuryMental Health IssueThe main purpose of this research project is to analyze the effectiveness of a Community-based Occupational Therapy Intervention on mental health for people with acquired brain injury. To this end, variables such as quality of life, occupational performance and balance, participation in significant roles and community integration will be measured. The research will be carried out as a non-randomized controlled trial study in which the participants in the experimental arm will receive a community-based occupational therapy intervention (domiciliary and telehealth intervention sessions) based on the stages of the Human Occupation Model's Remotivation Process. The participants at the control arm will receive the regular (public or private) services provision for this population profile. It is expected to be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of the intervention based on a positive result in the change in the variables, so as to increase the chance and performance of occupational participation after the acquired brain injury. Also, it is intended that families and the community are key elements of agency and support in occupational participation.
Beta Blocker Use In Traumatic Brain Injury Based On The High-Sensitive Troponin T Status
TraumaBrain Injuries3 moreBeta blockers (BB) play an important role in protection of end organs that are susceptible for secondary injury by the Traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced catecholamine surge. However, use of BBs in trauma patients is not yet the standard of care which necessitates clear scientific evidence and justification to be used especially in TBI patients. The BBTBBT study aims to determine whether early administration of propranolol based on the HSTnT status will improve the outcome of mild-to-severe TBI patients. Our primary hypothesis is that BBs are effective in reducing 10 and 30-day mortality in TBI patients.BBs are effective in reducing 10 and 30-day mortality in TBI patients. Methods/Design: The BBTBBT study is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, three-arm trial of BB use in mild-to-severe TBI patients based on the HsTnT status.
Online Intervention for Traumatic Brain Injury Wellbeing
Traumatic Brain InjuryAttention Impaired1 moreTraumatic brain injury (TBI) patients face notable impairments which lead to reduced performance and regulation of daily and overall functioning. There are a number of interventions made to combat these qualms; however, such interventions have historically been therapeutically demanding, which limits their practical benefit. An online therapeutic intervention can provide a cost-effective approach that can be particularly well-suited to the needs and limitations of TBI. It focuses both on developing awareness and attention, which are often impaired, and are critical to improving emotional and behavioral regulation and everyday function. This project is aimed at assessing the effectiveness and underlying mechanism of modified mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) using a rigorous randomized controlled trial. Poised to provide a rigorous approach to efficacy development and analysis, Results of the study will provide valuable information that will ultimately support the refinement of an intervention that can have a real impact on patients' ability to resume a fully functional and satisfying life, and the design of an adequate therapeutic intervention for TBI patients.