Education and support for Hispanic children with brain injuries
Brain Injury Outpatient Education and Care Navigation
This study is all about helping Hispanic children recover better from traumatic brain injuries by giving their parents helpful education and support, so they can smoothly transition from the hospital to ongoing care at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11095982 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the recovery of Hispanic children who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI) by providing education and navigation support for their parents. The program, called 1st BIEN, combines in-person education with video content accessible via mobile devices, helping families transition from hospital to outpatient care. By addressing barriers faced by Hispanic families, the research aims to enhance timely treatment initiation and long-term rehabilitation adherence. The study will involve 150 parent-child pairs to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention on children's functional outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic children aged 6-17 years who have experienced moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries, along with their parents.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic or who have mild brain injuries may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and recovery outcomes for Hispanic children with brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown feasibility and acceptability for similar interventions, indicating potential for success in this multicenter trial.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jimenez, Nathalia — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Jimenez, Nathalia
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.