BETTER Program for Traumatic Brain Injury
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Despite racial/ethnic disparities in outcomes for younger adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), there are no U.S. standards for TBI transitional care for patients discharged home from acute hospital care. To enhance the standard of care, the investigators will examine the efficacy of the existing intervention named BETTER (Brain Injury, Education, Training, and Therapy to Enhance Recovery), a culturally-tailored, patient- and family-centered TBI transitional care intervention, compared to usual care, among younger adults with TBI and families. The knowledge generated will drive improvements in health equity for younger adults with TBI of various races/ethnicities and families, resulting in improved health of the public.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
How is the BETTER treatment for traumatic brain injury different from other treatments?
Research Team
Tolu O Oyesanya, PhD, Rn
Principal Investigator
Duke University School of Nursing
Eligibility Criteria
The BETTER trial is for younger adults aged 18-64 with mild to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who are being discharged home from acute hospital care. Participants must be able to follow commands, speak English or Spanish, and have phone access. Primary caregivers of the patients can also join if they're over 18 and meet similar language and phone requirements.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the BETTER intervention, a culturally-tailored, patient- and family-centered TBI transitional care intervention, for up to 16 weeks post-discharge
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in quality of life and other health outcomes post-treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- BETTER (Brain Injury, Education, Training, and Therapy to Enhance Recovery)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Duke University
Lead Sponsor