BRAIN INJURIES

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

This study tests whether naloxegol, a drug that blocks opioid side effects in the gut, can prevent constipation and pneumonia in brain-injured patients in the ICU. About 370 adults on a breathing machine and receiving opioids will be randomly assigned to get naloxegol or a placeb…

This study looks at whether a common dietary fiber called inulin can improve fatigue and thinking skills in people recovering from a brain injury. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 130 brain injury patients in rehab to healthy people, and then give the patients inulin …

This study tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called RS-tDCS+ that is used at home alongside computer-based cognitive training. The goal is to improve attention and concentration in active-duty service members and veterans who have had a mild traumatic brain i…

This study is testing whether a mobile health app can help people with chronic conditions like spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or traumatic brain injury better manage their health and improve their quality of life. About 160 participants aged 12 and older who li…

This study is for teens aged 11 to 17 who come to the emergency room with a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). Researchers want to see if they can predict which teens will develop new or worse depression or anxiety in the months after their injury. Participants and their p…