Improving care for children with mild traumatic brain injuries.
CE22-007, Improving outcomes and reducing disparities through integrated primary care-specialty care implementation of the CDC Pediatric Mild TBI Guideline
This study is working to improve the care for kids with mild brain injuries by using new guidelines to help doctors and schools support their recovery, making sure they get the best help possible to feel better and do well in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11014311 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to children who experience mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) by implementing the CDC's Pediatric mTBI Guideline into clinical practice. It aims to identify and address disparities in outcomes for over 8,000 children by analyzing data from the Minds Matter Concussion Registry and evaluating school performance through partnerships with educational programs. The project utilizes electronic clinical decision support tools to ensure that children receive timely and effective care, ultimately improving their recovery and reducing long-term symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients with severe traumatic brain injuries or those who do not have access to the healthcare network involved in the study may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better recovery outcomes for children with mild traumatic brain injuries and reduce disparities in care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous implementations of similar guidelines in pediatric care have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arbogast, Kristy — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Arbogast, Kristy
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.