Understanding health and school outcomes in children with concussions
Official title: A Risk Stratification Model for Health and Academic Outcomes in Children with Concussion Based on Novel Symptom Trajectory Typologies
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11047667 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how concussion symptoms can impact kids' health and school performance, and it aims to find ways to help those who might struggle the most, so they can recover better and get back to learning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $554,454 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS129617-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047667 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who have recently experienced a concussion.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a concussion or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different symptoms following a concussion affect children's health and academic performance. It aims to develop a model that identifies children at high risk for prolonged symptoms, which can lead to increased school absenteeism and emotional distress. By examining the relationship between symptoms and biological markers over time, the study seeks to improve early diagnosis and treatment options for affected children. The goal is to provide evidence-based interventions that support better recovery and return to school.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies that enhance recovery and academic outcomes for children suffering from concussions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between symptoms and recovery in concussion cases, but this specific longitudinal approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reuter-Rice, Karin — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Reuter-Rice, Karin
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.