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​Research: Providing a Brighter Future


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BIAMD supports current research on brain injuries, and promotes the findings of doctors and researchers.

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​​Invitation to Participate in a Research Study on Head Injury and Aging


Hello, 
​
We are reaching out about an opportunity for research participation. Our study is about head injury and aging. 
This research is being conducted by Mount Sinai’s Brain Injury Research Center in New York. 
The study involves completing an anonymous online survey of 20-30 minutes. 
If this may be of interest to you, please read the information below. We have also attached our study flyer and research information sheet to this e-mail. 

Why are we doing this research? 
The goal of this study is to learn what people with head injuries know about dementia, what can raise or lower the risk for dementia, and what they know about healthy aging and brain health. We also want to understand how motivated people are to stay healthy as they age. This study does not provide medical evaluation or diagnosis.

What is involved in the research?  
You will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey of 20-30 minutes. This survey will ask basic personal information, health history, history of head injuries, knowledge of dementia and dementia risk factors, knowledge of brain health and healthy aging, and motivation to engage in healthy lifestyles. 

Who can take part in the research? 
You may be eligible if you:  Are 18 years of age or older. Have experienced one more blows to the head, for example, from a car crash, being hit by an object, a fall, playing sports, physical abuse, a fight or attack, during military services or training, or from any other cause. Also known as a head injury, a knock to the head, a concussion, or a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). You do not have to lose consciousness or be ‘knocked out’ to have had a head injury.  Sometimes people who have had a head injury may feel dazed and confused for a period of time or feel like they are ‘seeing stars’.  If you were in an environment with high exposure to blows to the head (including playing contact sports, military service, intimate partner violence), you are eligible for the study.  You do not need to have sought medical attention or received a diagnosis from a medical health professional to be eligible for this study.  If you are unsure if you have had a head injury, contact us to find out if you qualify (see contact details below). Reside in the U.S.  This includes all U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa). Speak and understand English. What are the next steps to get involved? 
Please click on the link below. This will take you to a short survey to check you are eligible for the study. If you are eligible for the study, you will be directed to complete our online survey. 

Here is the link to our survey: https://redcap.link/ohb1tycl

Questions? 
Please e-mail [email protected] or call (212)241-5152.

Thank you
Thank you for considering our research study. Research participation helps us to advance understanding of head injury outcomes and hopefully improve the lives of those living with head injury and their families.
Amelia Hicks, PhD (Study Lead, Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai)

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Study of Feelings of Social Isolation of People with Brain Injuries

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 “Sarah Shadi, a Ph.D. student and #PWBI, is conducting a study on feelings of social isolation in people with brain injuries and asked us to share her message:
 
Hello my name is Sarah Shadi and I am a Ph.D. student in the APA-accredited clinical psychology program from Alliant International University’s, San Francisco campus. I am currently conducting research in an attempt to understand feelings of social isolation in people with brain injuries. As a brain injury survivor myself, and a member of the Brain Injury Association, I am interested in your feelings and experiences as a brain injury survivor.
 

​Eligibility:
-You must be between the ages of 18-75.
-You must have a diagnosed brain injury that occurred two or more years ago.
-You must be able to read and write English.
-You must NOT have a current psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., depression, anxiety, or personality disorder).
 
If you meet eligibility criteria you will be asked to complete a brief survey that may take 30 minutes to an hour. In order to learn more about this study, or to participate in it, please click the link below. The survey will remain open until the maximum of 250 responses are received.
https://alliant.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8BvORBBn2agazad
 
If you have any questions about the current study, or if you would like to receive updates about the results of the study, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
 
This research project has been approved by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Participants in Research at Alliant University. For questions, the Institutional Review Board can be contacted at ​[email protected]
​ or at 858-635-4741.”
 
It would be greatly appreciated if your chapter of the Brain Injury Association would post this research for its members as well.

For your convenience, I have attached a flyer to aid in the dissemination. HERE and HERE.
 
Best,


Sarah Shadi

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  • About Us
    • Our Organization
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  • 2026 Bands for Brains
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    • Send Us Your Event!
  • RESOURCES
    • ABI Supports and Resources >
      • Brain Injury >
        • A Look At TBI Trust Fund Programs
        • Understanding Brain Injury >
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        • CDC HEADS UP
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