BRAIN INJURIES

This study looks at whether a simple blood test can help doctors decide if a head CT scan is really needed after a mild head injury. Researchers will collect blood samples from 350 adults with mild head trauma and see if the test results match the need for imaging. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a common dietary fiber called inulin can improve fatigue and thinking problems in people recovering from brain injuries. Researchers will give inulin to 130 adults in neurorehabilitation and track changes in their gut bacteria and symptoms. The goal is…

This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (tDCS) that people can use at home while doing computer-based attention exercises. The goal is to see if it can improve complex attention in 160 active-duty service members and veterans who had a mild traumatic bra…

This study is testing whether a mobile health app system can help people with chronic conditions like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or traumatic brain injury improve their self-management skills and wellness. About 160 participants will use the app for one yea…

This study follows over 2,500 teens aged 11 to 17 who come to the emergency room with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers want to see if they develop new or worsening depression or anxiety in the months after injury. Teens and their parents fill out questionnaires a…