Cognitive screening after an aneurysmal brain bleed
Promoting cognitive screening and assessment post-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Using patient questionnaires to find thinking and memory problems in people recovering from aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11468520 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you survived an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, this project would use a set of patient-reported questionnaires (Neuro-QoL) to look for cognitive symptoms that often go undiagnosed. The team plans to compare questionnaire results with standard care and neuropsychological testing to figure out when patients should be referred for in-depth evaluation. The goal is to create a clearer pathway so people with hidden thinking or memory problems get timely referrals to cognitive rehabilitation. The work builds on preliminary data showing many survivors have undetected cognitive issues and that targeted interventions can help.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults who have survived an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (typically middle-aged adults) and are in outpatient follow-up would be the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without a history of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage or those whose cognitive problems are already diagnosed and treated are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more survivors could be identified early and connected to cognitive rehabilitation that improves daily function and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data and previous work show many cognitive problems after aSAH are undetected and that cognitive rehabilitation can improve outcomes, so this approach is promising rather than entirely untested.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stanfill, Ansley Grimes — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Stanfill, Ansley Grimes
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 below.