BRAIN INJURIES, TRAUMATIC

This study tested whether a portable goggle system could reliably diagnose mild traumatic brain injuries (like concussions) in community medical settings like urgent care or emergency departments. Researchers enrolled 120 adults who had recently suffered a head impact, along with…

This study tested a handheld device called the Infrascanner to see if it could quickly detect when a brain bleed is getting worse. Researchers enrolled 399 patients with traumatic brain injuries to compare the scanner's speed and accuracy against standard hospital monitoring. The…

This study tested whether a thinking skills training program, delivered via video calls to Veterans' homes, is practical and helpful for older Veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The goal was to see if this 'telehealth' approach could improve attention, mood,…

This study tested whether two types of CBD (one with a tiny amount of THC and one without) could help people with traumatic brain injury. 43 adults with ongoing symptoms like memory problems, anxiety, pain, or poor sleep took either CBD or a placebo pill daily for 12 weeks. Resea…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique, combined with mental exercises, could help improve concentration and memory problems in active-duty military members who had a past mild concussion. 56 participants were randomly assigned to receive eit…

This study tested whether Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and insomnia could measure their internal 'body clock' from home. Researchers asked 31 participants to wear a wrist device for a week and collect their own saliva samples to see if these methods were practical. …

This study aimed to understand how brain temperature and pressure relate to each other in patients with serious, sudden brain injuries. Researchers monitored 208 adults with severe brain injuries from bleeding or trauma to see if patterns in these measurements could predict how w…

This small, completed study tested whether a breathing treatment called Acute Intermittent Hypoxia (AIH) is safe for people with a past traumatic brain injury. AIH involves breathing air with slightly less oxygen for short periods. Researchers wanted to see if this treatment caus…