Research

There is promising, cutting-edge research in the field of  brain injury treatment and rehabilitation. Following are links that might help you learn about the many studies currently underway, as well as some background materials and research articles from the BIA-MA newsletter.

BIA-MA does not support, endorse or recommend any of the studies, but simply wishes to provide resources to survivors of brain injury, their families, and  professionals in the field.

National Resources

ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.

CenterWatch.com is a global source for clinical trials information offering news, analysis, study grants, career opportunities, and trial listings to professionals and patients.

The Brain Injury Association of America does not fund research but advocates for increased funding from public and private sectors, promotes participation in research studies and disseminates research findings to individuals with brain injury, their family members and the professionals who provide treatment and long-term care.

BrainLine.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources about preventing, treating, and living with TBI, including information about current research studies.

Local Resources

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Research Department

Massachusetts General Hospital Research Department

Research Articles

Natural History of Recovery from Brain Injury After Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness - Summer 2011 Newsletter

The natural history of recovery from brain injury typically consists of a period of impaired consciousness, a subsequent period of confusion and amnesia, followed by a period of post-confusional recovery of function. Patients with more severe injuries may have more prolonged episodes of unconsciousness or minimal consciousness and may not fully evolve through this continuum of recovery.

Journey of Hope: A Story of Recovery- Spring 2011 Newsletter

TBI: What's New? What Can I Do? - Winter 2010 Newsletter

The Road to Hope -- Fall 2010 Newsletter

How to Protect Your Brain from Chronic Oxidative Stress -- Summer 2010 Newsletter

Nerve Cells, Axons, Dendrites, and Synapses: The Foundation of Rehabilitation -- Spring 2010 Newsletter