Involvement from the field plays a critical role in the success of the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). Periodically, we recruit individuals with traumatic brain injury and their family members to participate in MSKTC activities. Here is a listing of our current recruitment initiatives:
Recruiting TBI Ambassadors
The MSTKC is recruiting people who are passionate about improving the lives of people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) as ambassadors. TBI ambassadors take part in research activities, help create and test MSKTC resources, and share these free resources with those who will benefit from them the most. TBI ambassadors help the MSKTC to better meet the needs of people with TBI and their families.
Indiana TBIMS Recruit Research Participants for Intervention to Change Affect Recognition and Empathy Study
Indiana University School of Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana researchers are conducting a study called Intervention to Change Affect Recognition and Empathy (ICARE) to find out if a new teletherapy program can help individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) better recognize and respond to others' feelings, and improve their relationships. If you are an individual with traumatic brain injury over 18 years old and are eligible and choose to participate, your involvement will include five virtual assessment visits and 12 virtually-delivered training sessions. Seven of the training sessions will teach you to identify emotions from facial expressions and 5 of the sessions will train skills related to empathy. A relative, partner, or friend you identify will be expected to attend as many of the 5 empathy sessions as possible. All treatment will be delivered by a trained study member.
Participants may be eligible to receive compensation for their time.
If you would like to participate or have questions, please contact Raven Hill at 317-329-2043 or at ravehill@iu.edu.
TBI Model System Recruiting Research Participants for a Telehealth Healthy Lifestyle Study
The North Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (NTX-TBIMS) alongside Baylor Scott & White is recruiting individuals with TBI nationally to participate in a telehealth-based healthy lifestyle intervention. The purpose of the study is to compare the impact of two different healthy lifestyle interventions on health and Function outcomes after TBI. To be eligible, participants must be between 18-80 years of age, at least 6 months post TBI, considered medically overweight (BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2), and able to participate in physical activity.
Participants will complete 22 group-based telehealth sessions over the course of the 12-month intervention and be compensated for completing 4 assessments during that time. Participants are not required to live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Tablets and Wi-Fi hotspots will be provided to anyone who needs access to participate.
If interested, please contact Stephanie Calhoun at 214-228-5181 (call or text) or Stephanie.Calhoun1@BSWHealth.org or enroll here.