Developing a Rapid Objective Functional MRI Assessment and Report to Characterize Functional Abilities and Predict Persistent Symptoms Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Our project aims to develop a rapidly acquired and communicated MRI assessment and report that incorporates functional and structural imaging to convey information about functional neurological insults following traumatic brain injury (TBI) that are not typically visible on clinical imaging. Within this framework, there are two sub-studies. The first is a prospective study of patients with TBI who will have an MRI in the sub-acute period after their injury, followed by clinical assessments up to 90 days post-injury. A model will be developed to link MRI biomarkers to persistent symptoms of TBI. The second sub-study will use a focus group methodology to develop the report content and format with input from several groups of stakeholders.
• \- Diagnosis of TBI
• \- Diagnosis of TBI greater than one year prior
• \- Relation who was diagnosed with TBI greater than one year prior that individual was the primary caregiver for
• \- Employment as a physician or allied health professional who has spent greater than 50% of their time treating TBI patients for at least two years of their career
• \- Employment as a personal injury lawyer or insurance adjuster who has spent greater than 50% of their time on TBI cases for at least two years of their career