iCARE2 investigating Concussion in Adolescents at Risk for Emotion dysregulation - Parent of a child 10-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child 10 to 17 who has had a mild orthopedic injury (includes leg/arm injuries and/or other body injuries such as sprains and strains that do not require hospitalization or surgical interventions)? Your child may be eligible for a research study to improve understanding of how the brain recovers after a concussion in adolescents. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to examine possible differences in the brain functioning and structure of youth with and without concussion. This study uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look at how the brain works and saliva to assess levels of pubertal hormones. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Parent of a child

• 10-17 years old
• had a mild orthopedic injury within the past 11 days (includes leg/arm injuries and/or other body injuries such as sprains and strains that do not require hospitalization or surgical interventions)
• right handed
• no metal implants (e.g., piercings, braces, metal implants)

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

If your child is found to be eligible, there will be 4 visits over the course of 6 months.

• MRI within 11 days of their injury
  • The MRI visit is the longest (about 2 hours).  It will consist of a 1-hour MRI scan.  During that visit, your child will be asked to complete surveys regarding their symptoms, moods, and behaviors.
• Follow up at 4 weeks, 3 months* and 6 months
  • The follow-up visits will be fully remote (about 30 minutes)  
  • Your child will complete surveys regarding their mood and behavior.  
  • *There will be an optional second MRI at the 3-month visit.