Creating a tool to predict mental health issues in teens after mild brain injuries
Official title: RFA-CE-23-008, Development and Validation of a Clinical Tool to Predict Mental Health Sequelae After Mild TBI in Adolescents
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10895954 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful tool to predict mental health challenges in teens who have had mild brain injuries, so we can better support them and improve their care after they leave the emergency room.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $549,996 |
| NIH project number | 5U01CE003573-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10895954 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who have recently experienced a mild traumatic brain injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a mild traumatic brain injury or those outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and validate a clinical tool that can predict mental health problems in adolescents following mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs). The study will involve enrolling patients from multiple emergency departments and conducting follow-up evaluations over several months to assess their mental health status. By identifying those at risk for ongoing or worsening mental health issues, the research seeks to improve care and outcomes for affected adolescents. The tool will be based on self-reported measures of anxiety and depression, helping to address the significant gap in mental health care for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and management of mental health issues in adolescents after mild TBIs, ensuring they receive appropriate care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that tools for predicting mental health outcomes in similar populations can be effective, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California at Davis
Davis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nishijima, Daniel Kiden — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Nishijima, Daniel Kiden
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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.