Return 2 Drive: When can Adolescents Safely Return to Driving following a Concussion?

We need 50 adolescents (ages 16-24) with concussion to take part in the study. 50 adolescents without concussions will aslo take part as controls. R2DRV will study the effects of concussion on adolescents, from acute post-injury symptom resolution. Results will help clinicans develop guidleines and recommendations about when adolescents can safely return to drive after a concussion. Participants will complete surveys and drive in fully immersive driving simulator. Participants will be compensated for their time.

Have You Had a Concussion or a Brain Injury?

We are studying how the body's stress reactions and brain activity relate to thinking skills after brain injury. If you are 18-25 years old, have had a brain injury or concussion, and have memory problems, attention, mood, or sleep issues, you may qualify to participate—participation includes completion of an online survey and a series of memory and attention tests. A $100 compensation will be provided as well. For more information please contact olivia.roath@osumc.edu.

The FASTER (Fitness, Aging, Stress, TBI Exposure Repository) Study

We are recruiting adults aged 18+ and we are collecting data on cognitive, physical, and mental health throughout aging. We are looking for individuals with and without prior head injuries. During the study, participants complete a variety of tasks across 4-5 appointments, including cognitive assessment, an MRI brain scan, fitness and body composition testing, a blood draw, and questions about mental and physical health, sleep, and fitness habits. Participants can be paid up to $260 for completing the study or receive a 3D life-size print of their brain.

Seeking ALL OSU Varsity Athlete Alumni: BUCKEYE CONCUSSION KNOWLEDGE SURVEY (BUCKS)

The MINDSET Lab at Ohio State University is conducting a health survey for the Buckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS) study. All OSU varsity athlete alumni, whether or not they had a concussion, can participate. The survey is online and takes 20 minutes. Your input will help improve athlete safety and wellbeing. If you participate and your status as a former OSU athlete is confirmed, you will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Visit https://redcap.link/bucks

Sports Retirement After Concussion

Researchers want to learn why youth athletes retire from contact sports after concussion(s) and the effects of this decision on the individual and the family. Youth athletes aged 14-22 who stopped playing contact sports due to prior concussion(s), and one parent, may be eligible for this study.

Brain IMPACT: Brain Infrared Modulation of Pathways for Aging, Cognition, and MovemenT

Want to see what your brain looks like? Participants will perform simple tasks while in an MRI to help researchers determine the effectiveness of a new, non-invasive brain stimulation. The Brain Infrared Modulation of Pathways for Aging, Cognition, and movemenT (Brain IMPACT) study is made possible by the President's Research Excellence (PRE) Catalyst Grant program.

Assessing the Influence of Equine Assisted Services (EAS)

This study is focused on assessing the influence of equine assisted services on the well-being of individuals who have experience trauma and the well-being of their equine partners. They are seeking individuals in Central Ohio who:

• Are adults between the ages of 18-55
• Have reliable transportation
• Able to walk unassisted on uneven terrain
• Are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Check out the flyer below for more information or view the recruitment video.

Concussion Assessments in Virtual Environments

The purpose of this study is to determine how people recover following concussion and to determine why people have balance problems following concussion. We are recruiting participants with concussion as well as apparently healthy control participants without concussion. Each test session will last approximately 2 hours and you will be compensated $50 per session for transportation and time. During each test session, you will complete a brief concussion screening tool, which will ask about symptoms you are experiencing, an eye tracking test, and a balance and gait assessment in virtual reality. During the balance and gait assessment, we will place small reflective markers at various points on your body (using stickers). We will ask that you return to the lab for a total of three sessions for repeat testing.

Laying the Groundwork for Personalized Medicine in Aphasia Therapy: Genetic and Cognitive Predictors of Restorative Treatment Response

The Ohio State University Aphasia Laboratory is seeking participants for their current NIH-funded study. This study is mostly virtual and includes a free language therapy for people with post-stroke aphasia (language impairments following brain injury). We are currently looking for people who meet the following criteria:

- Between 18-75

- No contraindications for an MRI

- Native English speaker

- Has had a single left-hemisphere stroke

Please contact us by phone (614) 247-1982, email us at aphasialab@osu.edu, or complete an interest form on our website (https://u.osu.edu/aphasialab/contact-us/).

Implementation of Traumatic Brain Injury Screening in Behavioral Healthcare Organizations

We are seeking licensed behavioral health providers in the United States (e.g., psychologists, social workers, counselors) who are currently working with clients in behavioral healthcare settings to participate in this NIH study. You will watch a 30-minute video on how to screen for TBI using the Ohio State University TBI Identification Method (OSU TBI-ID), and then complete a 15-minute survey pertaining to your attitudes toward and intentions to screen for TBI over the next month. You are not required to use this screening method should you choose to participate in this study. Providers will receive 1 Free CEU for participation and be entered into a raffle to win a gift card. If you are a behavioral health provider who is interested in this study, please contact Kathryn A. Coxe at coxe.6@osu.edu. Please pass along to friends or colleagues who might be interested in participating!

Using Virtual Technologies to Prevent Injuries in Adolescents with TBI/ABI

We are inviting adolescents (12-17 yrs.) with acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), and parents/caregivers of adolescents with ABI/TBI to participate in a qualitative research study about improving home safety and innovative technology for adolescents with ABI/TBI. You will participate in an individual interview or focus group with other adolescents or parents/caregivers and you will be asked to share your experiences and perspectives with home safety, answer researcher questions, and try a virtual simulation game. Your participation in this study is voluntary. This study will occur over a video conference software or in-person at your convenience. The time commitment will be about 2 hours total over 1 or 2 sessions. A $50.00 gift card will be provided. Please contact Sarah Anderson (sarah.anderson@osumc.edu, 610-737-4187) to see if you are eligible to participate and to schedule your session! Please pass along to friends or colleagues who might be interested in participating.