Understanding recovery factors for adults with traumatic brachial plexus injuries
Establishing The Validity, Responsiveness, And Appropriateness Of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures For Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury
This study is looking at how things like emotional trauma, mental health, pain, and support from others impact how well adults recover from serious arm injuries, and it aims to create a helpful tool for patients to share their recovery experiences so that future treatments can be better tailored to their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10613891 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors, including emotional trauma, mental health, pain, and social support, affect recovery in adults who have suffered traumatic brachial plexus injuries. By enrolling patients from multiple centers, the study aims to develop and validate a patient-reported outcome measure that captures both physical and emotional aspects of recovery. The goal is to create a standardized framework for assessing recovery outcomes over time, which could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients. Participants will provide insights into their recovery experiences, helping to shape future care approaches.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a traumatic brachial plexus injury.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a brachial plexus injury or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better recovery strategies and support systems for patients with traumatic brachial plexus injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using patient-reported outcomes to improve treatment approaches in similar injury contexts, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dy, Christopher John — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Dy, Christopher John
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.