Using brain wave monitoring to improve recovery from severe brain injuries
ELECTRO-BOOST: Electroencephalography for cerebral trauma recovery and oxygenation
This study is looking at how certain brain activity patterns in people with severe brain injuries might affect their recovery, with the goal of finding better ways to treat and help them heal.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689712 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of electrographic seizures and high-frequency periodic discharges in patients with severe traumatic brain injuries. By monitoring brain activity, the study aims to determine if these electrical patterns are linked to worsening brain conditions and whether they can be treated effectively. The approach involves analyzing a large group of patients to understand how these brain wave abnormalities affect recovery and to develop targeted treatment strategies. Patients may benefit from improved clinical guidelines and therapies aimed at reducing secondary brain injury.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced severe traumatic brain injuries and exhibit signs of electrographic seizures or high-frequency periodic discharges.
Not a fit: Patients with mild brain injuries or those who do not exhibit electrographic seizures or high-frequency periodic discharges may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment options and improved recovery outcomes for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that monitoring brain activity can provide valuable insights into treatment responses in brain injury cases, suggesting a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gilmore, Emily — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Gilmore, Emily
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.