Caregiver Wellness support for adults after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury
Official title: CG-Well 2: A Multisite Trial of a Caregiver Wellness Intervention for Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Funded at University of Cincinnati · NIH-11433071 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A caregiver-focused program delivered by web and phone helps family members of adults with moderate-to-severe TBI feel better and support the person they care for.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Cincinnati NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $721,286 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD123038-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11433071 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adult caregivers of individuals with moderate-to-severe TBI and the individuals they care for.
✕Less likely to help
Caregivers who do not engage with the program or have barriers to internet/phone access may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests CG-Well, a caregiver-education and support program for families of adults who have had a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. It builds on prior work with caregivers and offers 43 modules plus structured coaching over six months to improve caregiver well-being and potentially survivor outcomes. The study uses a multi-site, but the prior trial mentioned was single-site, and this grant aims to advance feasibility and refine the approach for broader use. Participants would be adult caregivers and the people with TBI they care for, engaging through web and phone interactions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, caregivers may experience less distress and better quality of life, which can also support the recovery and daily functioning of the person with TBI.
How similar studies have gone: A prior feasibility trial showed improvements in caregiver satisfaction and reduced distress when CG-Well was compared to a control condition.
Where this research is happening
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kreitzer, Natalie — University of Cincinnati
- Study coordinator: Kreitzer, Natalie
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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.