Helping patients with acute brain injuries and their caregivers build resilience together
Recovering Together: Building resiliency in dyads of patients with an acute brain injury admitted to the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and their informal caregivers
This study is for patients who have had a brain injury, like a stroke, and their caregivers, and it offers a friendly program called 'Recovering Together' to help them cope with stress and support each other while they heal in the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11090444 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on patients who have experienced an acute brain injury, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury, and their informal caregivers. It aims to address the emotional distress and posttraumatic stress symptoms that often arise during hospitalization in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. The study involves a brief, structured intervention called 'Recovering Together,' which includes both in-person and video sessions designed to enhance resilience and emotional well-being. By participating, patients and caregivers can learn coping strategies and support each other during recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been admitted to the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit due to an acute brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have an acute brain injury or those who are not accompanied by a caregiver may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the emotional health and recovery outcomes for patients with acute brain injuries and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for similar interventions, indicating potential for success in this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vranceanu, Ana-Maria — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Vranceanu, Ana-Maria
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.