Improving care for homeless individuals with brain injuries
Official title: Neurologic-Informed Care to Improve Health Equity Among Persons with Brain Injury Experiencing Homelessness: A Community-Engaged Implementation Approach
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11021436 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people who are homeless and have had a traumatic brain injury by providing better care and support, so they can get the housing services they need and improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 25, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $238,888 |
| NIH project number | 1R34NS139967-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11021436 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals over 21 years old who are experiencing homelessness and have a history of traumatic brain injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of brain injury or are not experiencing homelessness may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing care for individuals experiencing homelessness who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It employs a community-engaged approach to implement Neurologic-Informed Care (NIC), which includes screening for TBIs and identifying specific cognitive and behavioral impairments. The goal is to improve access to housing services and support for these individuals by addressing their unique needs. By integrating evidence-based interventions, the research aims to create a scalable model that can be utilized by service providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and housing stability for homeless individuals with brain injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches and neurologic-informed care can effectively improve outcomes for individuals with brain injuries, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hyzak, Kathryn — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Hyzak, Kathryn
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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.