ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

This trial tests whether adding music therapy to standard rehabilitation helps people recover better after serious neurological injuries like stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord damage. About 75 participants aged 16-80 will be randomly assigned to receive either music therapy or…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can improve cognitive functions like attention and problem-solving in people with severe acquired brain injury. Twenty-eight participants will be randomly assigned to either VR-based cognitive training or traditional paper-a…

This study tested a gentle electric current (tDCS) on the brain to see if it could help people with a past traumatic brain injury find words more easily. Fourteen adults with long-term word-finding problems took part. They received either real or fake stimulation while doing memo…

This small study tested whether a gentle electric current applied to the scalp (tDCS) could improve word-finding in 5 civilians who had a traumatic brain injury more than a year ago. Participants received both real and sham stimulation to see if the real treatment boosted verbal …

This study tested whether using a touch screen device (BITS) can improve visual field awareness in people recovering from a stroke or brain injury. 37 adults in inpatient rehab were assigned to either standard pen-and-paper vision exercises or exercises on the BITS touch screen. …

This study tested a 12-session telemedicine support group for people with brain injuries and their caregivers. The group taught coping skills and emotional support to improve confidence and well-being. Only 13 people took part, so the results are preliminary but suggest remote su…

This study tested a 12-week telemedicine coping skills group for brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Participants learned strategies to manage stress, depression, and communication challenges. The goal was to see if a virtual format could be as effective as in-person ses…

This study looks at whether spontaneous eye blinking can help doctors understand the level of consciousness and attention in people with severe acquired brain injury. Researchers will record eye blinks using simple sensors while patients rest or listen to sounds. The goal is to d…

This study tested two types of robot-assisted training for people recovering from a severe brain injury. Ten participants were randomly assigned to either five days of robot-assisted walking training or five days of robot-assisted stepping training, then switched to the other. Th…

This study looked at 175 people who had surgery for a serious type of brain bleed called an acute subdural hematoma. Researchers wanted to find out which factors, like age, injury severity, and blood thinner use, best predict how well patients recover over the next year. The goal…