Volunteers and Their Care Partners Needed for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Study (ICARE)

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Flora Hammond, MD

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Volunteers and Their Care Partners Needed for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Study
Recruiting
18-100 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study

Have you or someone you know experienced a traumatic brain injury and are struggling to recognize and respond to how others feel?

Join our ICARE study!

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are conducting a study called ICARE to find out if a new teletherapy program can help individuals better recognize and respond to others' feelings and improve their relationships after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). 

We are inviting volunteers who re ages 18 and older, who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least 12 months ago, and who also have a friend or family member who can participate in the study along with them.

All study activities can be completed online/virtually - NO IN-PERSON VISITS ARE REQUIRED. 

Why Participate in ICARE?

  • You may learn to understand others better
  • May help you to be more emotionally connected with others and supportive of loved ones
  • Potential to improve relationships with others
  • You will help contribute to knowledge needed to achieve better social outcomes and relationship quality for people with a brain injury

Detailed description of study

What Study Participation Involves

  • 5 assessment visits (~90-120 minutes each) with surveys about your social skills and behaviors, mood, and relationships. Completed separately with your family member/ companion.
  • 12 teletherapy sessions (~ 60-90 minutes each) that include recognizing facial expressions, imitating emotions, discussion of feelings in response to personal events, and understanding and responding to others’ thoughts and feelings.
  • Your ICARE partner will be asked to join the last 5 sessions.
  • Study participation will last ~9 months.

Additional Information

Study title:  Intervention To Change Affect Recognition and Empathy (ICARE)
 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least 12 months ago
  • Have access to a computer or tablet capable of video conference
  • Have a relative, partner, or close friend with whom you interact with often who is willing to participate in the study

Online study
Updated on 30 Oct 2024. Study ID: PHMR-IIR-ICARE, 16937

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What happens next?
  • You can expect the study team to contact you via email or phone in the next few days.
  • Sign up as volunteer  to help accelerate the development of new treatments and to get notified about similar trials.

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