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Research Projects

Centre for Neuro Skills

Effects of Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke: A Long-Term Outcome Study

CNS researchers are evaluating the durability of outcomes obtained during post-acute rehabilitation following stroke and traumatic brain injury. This will also determine if rehabilitation outcome is associated with future occupational status, life quality, cognitive function, and overall health, including rehospitalization.

Centre for Neuro Skills

Traumatic Brain Injury and the Gut Microbiome

Years after a brain injury, certain individuals develop a complex set of conditions with symptoms that are often debilitating. Recognizing the need for relief in these patients, our multidisciplinary team at University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas A&M University, and CNS want to determine if oral prebiotic treatment can rescue the dysfunctional microbiome in chronic moderate/severe patients and reduce symptoms and markers of neuroinflammation. 

Centre for Neuro Skills

Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury

Exercise contributes to overall health and protects and heals the brain. However, the response to exercise may change after an injury. CNS researchers are examining exercise and how it facilitates recovery. The goal is to determine the individual response to exercise and how it has changed, then tailor therapy to each person, in hopes of maximizing outcome potential.

Centre for Neuro Skills

Outcome Biomarkers after Brain Injury

Biological samples are being obtained from patients to identify biomarkers, which are measurable substances in blood, saliva, and other tissues. This study will increase diagnostic capabilities, allowing CNS to tailor patient care and determine how much treatment is necessary to maximize outcome. The study will allow clinicians to foresee potential risks that may inhibit recovery. It also aids intervention effectiveness, allowing CNS to better evaluate current and novel therapeutic interventions.

Centre for Neuro Skills

Sleep Alterations after Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke

Sleep-wake disturbances have been identified in 50-70% of the brain injured population and are common post-stroke. Sleep problems are linked to impaired attention, diminished functioning, memory, and response to rehabilitation. This study will determine the nature of sleep-wake disturbances post injury. Researchers may then identify whether disturbances are related to the type, location, or time since the injury, as well as the impact sleep has on outcome and responsiveness to rehabilitation.

Centre for Neuro Skills

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Following Brain Injury

This is a noninvasive technique of neuromodulation, which uses low amplitude direct current to alter brain cell firing. Studies conclude that tDCS is a painless technique for electrically stimulating the brain with almost no risk of harm. This form of therapy has been studied as a treatment modality for stroke patients but there is less evidence in literature for effectiveness in treating traumatic brain injury. This project will analyze the effects of a three-week program of tDCS on motor recovery and attention/concentration in individuals following a brain injury.