TBI (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY)

This early-stage study tests whether a noninvasive laser treatment called Nanopulse Laser Therapy (NPLT) can safely help people recover from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 30 adults admitted to intensive care will receive the laser within 48 hours of injur…

This study tests a talking therapy called STAIR-NT, adapted for first responders (like police or firefighters) who have had a traumatic brain injury and suffer from PTSD. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy or not. The goal is to see if it reduc…

This study tests whether an interactive virtual reality system (6Degrees MyMove) can improve arm and leg movement after a stroke or traumatic brain injury better than just watching VR. Sixty adults in early recovery will use either interactive VR or passive VR three times a week …

This study will test a new device that combines a brain-computer interface with Apple Vision Pro to help people with ALS, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke communicate. Up to 10 participants will use the system for 3-4 months to see how well it works and how e…

This study is testing whether a program called ENGAGE-TBI can be successfully delivered to adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the St. Louis area. The goal is to help people who have had a TBI more than 6 months ago and are struggling to take part in social activities. Re…

This study looks at how inflammation in the body after an elbow fracture or dislocation may lead to long-term pain and disability. Researchers will take blood samples from 60 adults before and after surgery to measure specific markers of inflammation. The goal is to better unders…

This study explores whether a lightweight headband that uses light to measure brain oxygen levels can detect brain activity in healthy adults and in people with disorders of consciousness, such as coma, after severe brain injury. Researchers will first test the headband on health…