Study Details
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Reactive Balance
(IRB#: IRB_00147689)
A Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) may result in balance difficulties. Research is needed to learn more about how probing the brain and spinal pathways improve a persons reactive balance after an mTBI.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Healthy Volunteers
- In Person
- Unpaid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- All Participants: All genders ages 18-50
- All Participants: In-person at the University of Utah
- mTBI Participants: Experienced an mTBI more than 3 weeks and less than 3 years
- mTBI Participants: Diagnosis of mTBI by a physician with ongoing balance-related symptoms
- Control Group Participants: No history of a brain injury in the past year
Exclusion Criteria
- Have had or currently have other health conditions that could cause balance difficulties
- Active substance abuse
- Pregnancy
- Head (e.g. active brain implants, aneurysm clips), or cochlear implants.
- History of seizures
Will I be paid for my time?
No
IRB#: IRB_00147689
PI: Amanda Morris
Department: HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
Approval Date: 2022-03-30 06:00:00
Study Categories: Bone and Muscle Studies, Brain Health Studies