SPIRIT Club CBI Pathway: a streaming platform for brain injury recovery and wellness
Official title: SPIRIT Club CBI Pathway: A novel streaming platform for physical activity and wellness promotion for chronic brain injury survivors
Funded at Spirit Fit & Health INC · NIH-11263695 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A streaming platform adds an on-demand brain-injury wellness pathway to help adolescents and adults living with acquired brain injury stay active and connected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spirit Fit & Health INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kensington, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $918,117 |
| NIH project number | 5R44HD112248-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11263695 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults and adolescents aged 21+ with acquired brain injury who are transitioning from rehabilitation to home life and seeking structured, accessible physical activity and wellness resources.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to internet-enabled devices or those with severe cognitive/physical impairments beyond the pathway’s scope may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will expand an existing virtual fitness platform to include a dedicated chronic brain injury pathway with education and programming tailored for people living with cognitive and physical challenges after an acquired brain injury. It builds on SPIRIT Club’s current platform, using real-world experiences from caregivers and clinicians to create accessible, evidence-informed content. In Phase I, the team will adapt programming for adolescents and adults with lasting cognitive and physical impairments, then in Phase II they will test how well the pathway works in real-world settings and explore commercialization. The work combines technology, fitness guidance, and user feedback to support continued recovery and community participation after brain injury.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could access more specialized, on-demand exercise and education to support recovery and daily functioning at home.
How similar studies have gone: Prior platforms for disability or cognitive impairment have shown improved engagement and function when tailored, but this exact pathway for chronic brain injury is building on existing SPIRIT Club work.
Where this research is happening
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Spirit Fit & Health INC
Kensington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ciner, Jared Phillip — Spirit Fit & Health INC
- Study coordinator: Ciner, Jared Phillip
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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.