Careful comparison of inpatient rehab methods after traumatic brain injury
Official title: Comparing Treatment Approaches to Promote Inpatient Rehabilitation Effectiveness for Traumatic Brain Injury (CARE 4 TBI)
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11399079 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large study will follow people with moderate to severe brain injury to see which inpatient rehab practices help them recover best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,742,326 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3NS117844-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11399079 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Persons with mild TBI or those not receiving inpatient rehab may not benefit from this study's findings.
What this research studies
This project will observe patients with moderate to severe TBI across multiple rehab settings to compare different inpatient rehabilitation practices in real-world care. By using electronic medical records and advanced statistics, it will identify which approaches lead to better physical, behavioral, and cognitive outcomes. The focus is on practical, timely insights that can guide clinicians, patients, and families in choosing effective rehab strategies. The study builds on the long-running TBI Model Systems to gather robust, real-world data over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help hospitals choose rehab approaches that improve recovery and reduce complications for people with TBI.
How similar studies have gone: Previous large observational efforts have advanced understanding of rehab outcomes, with ongoing work improving methods and interpretation.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bogner, Jennifer a — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Bogner, Jennifer a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.