1. The Late Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (LETBI)

The goal of the LETBI project is to learn more about the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and repetitive head impacts (RHI) over the course of the lifespan. Participation in this research involves completing assessments of health and cognition, an MRI scan, and a blood draw. Participants are also asked to consider making known their wishes for brain donation at the end of life. This research aims to identify the signs and symptoms of post-TBI neurological changes experienced by some people with TBI, which will inform new treatments and therapies.

2. The Late Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Military Service Members (LETBI-MIL)

LETBI-MIL expands the LETBI study to focus on brain health in a diverse population of U.S. veterans - including those who never received a formal diagnosis or care. 

3. The Late Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Survivors (LETBI-IPV)

LETBI-IPV allows us to expand the LETBI restudy to focus on brain health in people who have experienced intimate partner violence. Our goal is to improve our understanding of the unique brain changes that can result from IPV. Participants are eligible if at least one year has passed since their most recent head injury related to partner violence.

4. Online EmReg Implementation *For licensed clinicians only*

EmReg Implementation is a project involving licensed clinicians with experience in CBT, working with people with TBI, and providing group treatment. The purpose of this study is to make our research-supported intervention more widely available to people living with TBI. Clinicians participating in this study will receive free training on the intervention and consultation sessions (if applicable). 

5. Perspectives on Research Participation Focus Group

The purpose of this research study is to explore and understand the perspectives on research participation, with the goal of identifying barriers and fostering more inclusive and culturally sensitive research practices. If you choose to take part, you will be asked to answer a short questionnaire and answer a few open-ended questions about participation in research in a focus group format.  *Please note: at this time, we are only conducting focus groups with participants who have served in the US Military*

6. Resilient Together for Chronic Brain Injury (RT-CBI)

The goal of the RT-CBI study is to better understand the long-term emotional and relational effects of chronic brain injury on individuals and their care partners. Participation involves completing brief online questionnaires and an online focus group where you will be asked open-ended questions about emotional distress, coping, and communication. This research aims to inform interventions that support health, relationships, and quality of life. 

Thank you for answering those questions. Unfortunately, you are not eligible for the Resilient Together for Chronic Brain Injury Research. We hope you will participate in future research with Mount Sinai's Brain Injury Research Center.

Thank you for answering those questions. You are eligible for the Resilient Together for Chronic Brain Injury study. Please move to the next page.

Please review the information sheet below. If you agree to participate, please click agree and move to the next screen.

THE MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
RESEARCH INFORMATION SHEET

Study ID: STUDY-26-00098

Study Title: Developing RT-CBI, a focus group study to revise a program for individuals living with the chronic effects of brain injury and their care partners
Principal Investigator (Lead Researcher): Sarah Bannon, PhD
Physical Address: 5 East 98th St., B-15, New York, NY 10029
Mailing Address: One Gustave L Levy Place Box 1163, NY, NY 10029 
Phone: 212-241-2221

The purpose of this research study is to gather feedback to revise Resilient Together for Chronic Brain Injury, a novel clinical program to support individuals living with the chronic effects of brain injury and their care partners (e.g., partners, family members, friends, or other close persons). You are being asked to take part in a research study
because you are a person who has sustained a traumatic brain injury in the past or are the care partner of someone who has. 

Participation in the research study is voluntary. You can agree to join or not. You can also say yes now, and change your mind later. Deciding not to be in the research study, now or later, will not affect your ability to receive medical care at Mount Sinai.

If you choose to take part, you will each be asked to complete an online survey independently. Then, you will be asked to participate in one online focus group via Zoom with other research participants who are enrolled. The researchers will ask that cameras remain off for the focus group. This session will be audio-recorded and transcribed. While the researchers will ask that all participants keep the information shared during the session confidential, please note that the researchers cannot guarantee that other participants will uphold this agreement outside of the focus group setting; so, please keep this in mind when deciding what you would or would not like to share with the group.

Your participation in this research study is expected to last about 1 hour and 45 minutes in total (~15 minutes for the survey and ~1.5 hours for the focus group). There are 40 people expected to take part in this research study.

You can choose not to answer any question you do not wish to answer in the survey and focus group. You can also choose to stop taking the survey or stop participating in the focus group at any time. You must be at least 18 years old to participate. If you are younger than 18 years old, please stop now. 

If you have any questions about this research, please contact the Lead Researcher at 212-241-2221. You can also call the Program for the Protection of Human Subjects Office at (212) 824-8200.

Click here to download a PDF copy of this information sheet:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Brain Injury Research Center's main line at 212-241-5152 or birc@mountsinai.org.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Brain Injury Research Center's main line at 212-241-5152 or birc@mountsinai.org.

OPTIONAL Care Partner Information (Note: If you are a care partner, this does not apply to you)

Please provide a name and the contact information of a person that supports you in navigating challenges after your head injury that you would like to participate in the study with. You can also leave this section blank if you would prefer to discuss this part of the study with a member of the research team.

Focus Group Availability

As part of the research study, we will invite you to complete a 60-90 minute online focus group via Zoom. Please indicate the days and times (in Eastern time (EST)) you are available in a typical week to complete the 60-90 minute focus group. We will contact you with confirmed appointment times for the focus group in the coming weeks.

Thank you for completing this first part of the survey. Please complete this last set of questions to finalize your enrollment. 

Please have your romantic partner complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available: 

Please have your parent complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available:

Please have your child complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available:

Please have your sibling complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available:

Please have your other family member complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available:

Please have your friend member complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available:

Please have your study partner complete this portion of the study OR fill out on their behalf if not available:

Thank you for completing this survey! Please, press Submit below for a member of our research team to contact you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the study lead: Dr. Sarah Bannon (sarah.bannon@mountsinai.org)