Using live video to help prevent long-term symptoms after concussions
Live video mind-body treatment to prevent persistent symptoms following mTBI
This study is testing a new online program called the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery (TOR) to help college students who have had mild traumatic brain injuries and anxiety, by finding out what they need and prefer for their recovery, and seeing how well the program works for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928095 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a live video mind-body program called the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery (TOR) to help college-age individuals who have experienced mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) and anxiety. The program aims to prevent the transition from acute symptoms to chronic pain by identifying the treatment needs and preferences of these individuals through qualitative interviews. Participants will engage in an open pilot program to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the TOR, which includes pre- and post-assessments to measure its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college-age individuals who have recently experienced a mild traumatic brain injury and are also dealing with anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a recent concussion or those who do not have anxiety may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, evidence-based intervention to help prevent chronic symptoms in patients recovering from concussions.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using mind-body interventions is gaining interest, this specific application for preventing chronic symptoms following mTBI is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenberg, Jonathan — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Greenberg, Jonathan
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.