Welcome to the Concussion Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Mild TBI Study

Are you the parent of a child ages 12-17 who has had a concussion within the past 7 days? Your child may be able to participate in a study to learn more about how a concussion can impact the developing brain. This study involves 5 visits over 1 year, including up to 2 MRI scans. Eligible participants are right-handed. Flexible hours available. Compensation is provided.

Concussion

AGE: 12 - 17

DURATION: 1 year

VISITS: 5

LOCATION: Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC), UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Digital Therapeutics for Behavior Problems Study

Is your child between the ages of 5 and 8? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help us understand if a smartphone app is an effective way for parents and children with behavior problems to learn and use skills.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 10 more areas

AGE: 5-8

DURATION: 10 months

VISITS: 3 assessments

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of motor deficits in people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Age 16-17

Are you or your child affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy? You may be able to participate in a research study using spinal cord stimulation (SCS), an approved clinical therapy for pain syndromes that do not respond to drugs. Unexpectedly, SCS has shown the ability to promote the recovery of leg motor function in people with complete motor paralysis

Assistive Devices

Birth Defects

Bones, Joints and Muscles

Brain and Neurological Disorders

And 18 more areas

AGE: 16-17

DURATION: 9 months

VISITS: 35 visits

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Brain and Neurological Disorders, Pain and Injury