MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

This study tested a vision therapy program for adolescents and young adults who have persistent eye coordination problems (convergence insufficiency) after a concussion. Researchers compared the brain activity and eye movements of these patients to people with the same eye proble…

This study tested whether training doctors and giving them electronic decision tools could help children recover better from mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions). It involved 101 children aged 5-18 and their emergency, urgent care, and primary care doctors. Researchers fol…

This study aimed to see if a combination of tests, including a special goggle system, could reliably detect a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) soon after it happens. Researchers compared 161 people with recent concussions to people with other minor injuries. The goal was …

This study tested a new blood test designed to help emergency room doctors assess patients with mild head injuries. The goal was to see if the test could accurately identify which patients truly need a CT scan of their brain. Researchers enrolled 903 adults who came to the emerge…

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 whether a simple blood test could help doctors decide when an older adult with a mild head injury needs a brain scan. Researchers measured two proteins in the blood of over 2,200 participants aged 65 and older to see if the test could accurately predict which pa…

This study tested whether prazosin, a generic blood pressure medication, could reduce the frequency and severity of chronic headaches in veterans and service members who had suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (like a concussion). 89 participants were randomly assigned to rece…

This study tested whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique, combined with mental exercises, could improve concentration and memory in active-duty military members who had a past mild traumatic brain injury. Fifty-six participants received either real or fake (sham…

This study tested whether the medication tolcapone could improve memory and impulse control in veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries. Researchers used brain scans and cognitive tests to see how the drug affected brain activity and thinking skills. The study involved 55 vete…

This small pilot study tested whether a daily creatine supplement could reduce persistent symptoms like headaches and fatigue in adults who had a concussion 6-18 months earlier. Thirty-four participants were randomly assigned to take creatine, a placebo powder, or receive usual c…

This study tested if simple behavioral tools could help older adults who had a past mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) become more physically active. For 12 weeks, 57 participants wore a Fitbit and received weekly phone calls. One group used planning, text/email remind…

This study tested a new device designed to improve dizziness and balance problems in people with mild brain injuries or inner ear disorders. It compared the new device, which provides specific eye-head coordination training, against traditional balance rehabilitation exercises. R…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive form of brain stimulation could improve memory in older adults. It focused on people with mild memory problems (amnestic mild cognitive impairment) who also had a past traumatic brain injury. Participants received 10 sessions of st…

This study tested whether a home-based computer program combining mindfulness exercises and brain training could help soldiers and veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Twenty-three participants used the experimental software or a control program to see if it improved …

This study tested whether creating personalized rehabilitation plans for adults with persistent concussion symptoms works better than standard care. Forty adults with ongoing symptoms for at least one month tried both a customized 6-week program and a standard 6-week program. Res…