Creating a tool to assess mental health outcomes after mild brain injuries in teens.
RFA-CE-23-008, Development of a Mental health Outcomes Screening Tool (MOST) after mild TBI in adolescents: The MOST-mTBI study
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors check how mild brain injuries affect the mental health of teenagers, so they can provide better support and care for those who need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895959 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a screening tool specifically designed to evaluate mental health outcomes in adolescents who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). The approach involves gathering data from participants to understand the psychological effects of mTBI and how these can be effectively measured. By utilizing a combination of surveys and clinical assessments, the study aims to create a reliable tool that can be used in various healthcare settings to identify mental health issues early on. This tool will help healthcare providers better support affected adolescents and tailor interventions to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 18 who have recently suffered a mild traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a mild traumatic brain injury or are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and interventions for adolescents recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing screening tools for mental health outcomes in different populations, suggesting that this approach could be effective for adolescents with mTBI as well.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kurowski, Brad G — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Kurowski, Brad G
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.