Targeted Evaluation, Action, & Monitoring of Traumatic Brain Injury
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
- Enrollment
- 95
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The main outcome variable in the study will be the change in Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) score from the initial intake evaluation compared to last follow-up evaluation.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
TEAM-TBI (Targeted Evaluation, Action, and Monitoring of Traumatic Brain Injury) is a research study that brings together TBI patients, advanced evaluation methods, and experts in a multi-faceted study to address the heterogeneity of TBI and to evaluate the effects self-help strategies might have on TBI outcomes.
Detailed Description
TEAM-TBI (Targeted Evaluation, Action, and Monitoring of Traumatic Brain Injury) proposes a new approach to clinical trials in TBI that will: * Evolve diagnostic technology \& treatment * Improve self-help strategies * Lower cost and speed for delivery of effective strategies The TEAM-TBI program proposes an innovative new approach to TBI clinical trials to overcome the limitations of past efforts and achieve long-awaited breakthroughs for TBI survivors. The study will involve a comprehensive 3-4 day intake evaluation, followed by a variety of remotely performed tasks during a 1-6 month follow-up period.
Investigators
David Okonkwo, MD, Phd
Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •18-60 years of age
- •Fluent in English
- •Documented history of TBI or blast exposure since 2001
Exclusion Criteria
- •Inability to have MRI
- •Pregnancy
- •History of TIA within last 6 months.
- •Presently involved in open litigation
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The main outcome variable in the study will be the change in Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) score from the initial intake evaluation compared to last follow-up evaluation.
Time Frame: Up to 6 months
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in the Satisfaction with Life Scale(Up to 6 months)