MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve daily functioning in 100 veterans who have both alcohol use disorder and a history of mild traumatic brain injury. Researchers will identify a specific brain target and then stimulate it w…

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 trial tests whether a personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can ease persistent headaches and other symptoms after a mild traumatic brain injury. Researchers will use each participant's brain scan to target the specific networks linked to their most bo…

This study tests a new training program for veterans who have both mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and PTSD. The training combines exercises to recognize emotions in faces and voices with attention training, since paying attention is key to understanding emotions in daily life…

This study tests a type of talk therapy called graded exposure therapy for people who have had a concussion and are still having symptoms. The therapy, delivered by a psychologist over 12 video sessions, helps people gradually face activities they have been avoiding due to fear o…

This pilot study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce alcohol cravings in veterans who also have mild traumatic brain injury or PTSD. Twenty veterans will receive either real or placebo rTMS over 10 sessions in two weeks. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether a special computer tool can help doctors better care for children aged 5 to 18 with mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). The tool predicts which kids are at risk for long-lasting symptoms and suggests early referral to specialists. Researchers wil…

This pilot study explores whether targeted visual attention training can improve cognitive processing in older veterans, particularly those with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers will use EEG to measure brain wave activity during attention tasks, compar…

This study tracks 750 teens aged 13-18 with mild concussions to see if changes in their saliva can predict how long symptoms last. Researchers will check for persistent symptoms 30 days after injury. The goal is to find biological markers that help doctors personalize recovery pl…

This study looks at whether a simple ultrasound of the brain's blood flow can safely identify mild traumatic brain injury patients who can go home right away instead of staying in the hospital for observation. About 550 adults with mild head injuries will be randomly assigned to …

This study compares two treadmill tests—the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test and a modified dynamic exertion test—in teens aged 14-17 who had a sport-related concussion within the past 14 days. The goal is to see which test better measures symptoms like headache and dizziness, a…

This study is looking at whether changes in RNA found in saliva can help predict how long concussion symptoms will last in children aged 5 to 21. Researchers will collect saliva samples and track symptoms like dizziness and balance problems. The goal is to better understand recov…

This study looks at 600 adults who take blood thinners and have a mild head injury but a normal first brain scan. Researchers want to know how often a delayed brain bleed happens within 24 hours and up to 4 weeks after the injury. They also track risks like blood clots or confusi…