TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) PATIENTS

This study tests whether wearing a custom-made external skull prosthetic can prevent Sunken Flap Syndrome, a condition where the brain sinks after a large piece of skull is removed to relieve pressure. About 72 adults who had this surgery will either wear the prosthetic or receiv…

This study is testing whether a portable virtual reality (VR) headset can help diagnose and monitor traumatic brain injury (TBI), like concussions. The device shines colored lights into the eyes and uses a camera to measure how the pupils react. Researchers will compare results f…

This study tests whether a café-like environment (Metro Café) that combines speech, thinking, and movement therapies helps people with chronic traumatic brain injury recover more than standard therapy. Twenty adults who are at least 3 months post-injury will train in the café for…

This pilot study tests a non-invasive ear stimulation method (taVNS) to see if it can improve attention and memory in veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression, or PTSD. Thirty veterans will each receive both active and sham stimulation in one visit while performing …

This study looks at whether taking vitamin D3 supplements can help people recover from a mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). The researchers will give different doses of vitamin D3 or a placebo to 240 adults for three weeks and track their recovery over six months. The…

This study tests a computer system called SeeMe that uses cameras to detect very small movements in people with severe traumatic brain injury. Current exams can miss these movements, leading to misdiagnosis. The goal is to see if SeeMe can find signs of consciousness earlier and …

This study looks at small molecules in the blood (called metabolites) to find differences between people with severe traumatic brain injury and those with other injuries like broken bones. Researchers will take blood samples from 60 adults and analyze them to see if certain patte…