Researchers examining behavioral interventions for young TBI patients
New Jersey researchers are studying how the impact of behavioral interventions affect young patients who have experienced traumatic brain injury(TBI). In a different study, the researchers are also examining the impact of an employment-related social skills group intervention on people with TBI.
“Kessler Foundation is recruiting study participants for multiple research programs aimed at improving cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes for people with disabling injuries and illnesses, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury,” a press release by the Kessler Foundation reads . “By participating in the Foundation’s rehabilitation research, you’ll help improve the lives of people with disabilities and their loved ones. Study participants are typically compensated for their time, and may have a chance to try new therapies and technologies. On a case-by-case basis, Foundation staff may be able to assist participants with transportation, or travel to their home. Healthy control subjects are also needed for many studies.”
Brain Injury Studies:
Researchers at Kessler Foundation and Children’s Specialized Hospital are examining whether different types of group behavioral interventions can improve the emotional well-being of children and adolescents with brain injury.
“Eligible participants are children and adolescents (ages 9-17) diagnosed with brain injury (i.e., traumatic brain injury, stroke or tumor) whose emotional well-being has been affected by brain injury,” the press release reads. “Researchers are
In another study, the researchers are examining the emotional process children with TBI go through. Eligible participants for this study are children and adolescents (ages 7-18) diagnosed with traumatic brain injury or autism.
A “ Skills to Pay the Bills” study will examine the impact of an employment-related social skills group intervention on people with traumatic brain injury. Eligible participants are individuals between 18 and 65 years old, who have a documented, moderate-to-severe TBI, and are at least one year post-TBI.
Other studies include one that examines whether a computer-based intervention can improve speed of processing impairments caused by TBI in adults who have no neurological illness other than TBI and a study that examines the effects of an emotional processing intervention in adults with TBI.
