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2. listopadu 2026 aktualizováno: Duke University

Randomizovaná kontrolovaná studie BETTER, intervence přechodné péče, pro různé pacienty s traumatickým poraněním mozku a jejich rodiny

Despite poor outcomes for adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI), there are no U.S. standards for TBI transitional care for patients discharged home from acute hospital care. To enhance the standard of care, we will examine the efficacy of our existing intervention named BETTER (Brain Injury, Education, Training, and Therapy to Enhance Recovery), a patient- and family-centered TBI transitional care intervention, compared to usual care, among adults with TBI and families. The knowledge generated will drive improvements in outcomes for adults with TBI and families, resulting in improved health of the public.

Přehled studie

Detailní popis

Patients with TBI (age 18 and older) with mild-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) face high incidence and hospitalization rates, and poor cognitive, physical, behavioral, and emotional impairments <12 months post-discharge. These impairments affect patients' abilities to independently manage their health, wellness, and activities of daily living, resulting in dependence on family. The complexity of needs combined with the fragmentation of healthcare services creates the perfect storm for low patient quality of life (QOL), mismanaged symptoms, rehospitalizations, and increased caregiver strain. Lack of insurance or access to care aggravate these ongoing issues. Despite complex health needs, there are no U.S. standards for transitional care for patients with TBI. Transitional care is defined as actions in the clinical encounter designed to ensure the coordination and continuity of healthcare for patients transferring between different locations or levels of care (e.g., acute hospital care to home). In other patient groups with acute events (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction), transitional care interventions have led to improved patient QOL and health outcomes. Yet, few TBI transitional care interventions exist. The paucity of theory-driven, evidence-based TBI transitional care interventions led our team to develop an intervention named BETTER (Brain Injury, Education, Training, and Therapy to Enhance Recovery). Based on the Individual and Family Self-Management Theory (IFSMT), BETTER is a patient- and family-centered, behavioral intervention for adults with TBI discharged home from acute hospital care and families. The goal is to improve patients' QOL (change in SF-36 total score, primary outcome) by 16-weeks post-discharge, as this timeframe includes high rates of unmet patient/family needs and preventable clinical events. Skilled clinical interventionists follow a manualized intervention protocol to address patient/family needs; establish goals; coordinate post-hospital care, services, and resources; and provide patient/family education and training on self- and family-management and coping skills <16 weeks post-discharge. Findings from our NIH R03 pilot study showed BETTER significantly improved patients' physical QOL by 31.36 points (p = 0.006) and that the intervention was feasible and acceptable with adults with TBI and families. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of BETTER (vs. usual care) among adults with TBI who are discharged home from acute hospital care and families. Findings will guide our team in designing a future, multi-site trial to disseminate and implement BETTER into clinical practice to ultimately drive advancements to enhance the standard of care for adults with TBI and families.

Typ studie

Intervenční

Zápis (Odhadovaný)

500

Fáze

  • Nelze použít

Kontakty a umístění

Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.

Studijní místa

    • North Carolina
      • Durham, North Carolina, Spojené státy, 27710
        • Duke University Hospital

Kritéria účasti

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Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

18 let a starší (Dospělý, Starší dospělý)

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ne

Pohlaví způsobilá ke studiu

Všechno

Popis

Patients with TBI, regardless of insurance status, will be eligible if they are/have:

  • age 18 years or older;
  • diagnosed with mild, moderate, or severe TBI [admission Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3-15];
  • admitted to a Duke University Hospital inpatient acute care unit;
  • plans to be discharged directly home from Duke University Hospital without inpatient rehabilitation or transfer to other settings (community discharge);
  • sufficient cognitive functioning to participate (i.e., able to follow 2-step commands), as determined by the Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test (score >76 eligible);
  • English- or Spanish-speaking (self-report);
  • access to a phone or computer with internet capabilities for study participation

Patients with TBI will be excluded if they have/are:

  1. Pre-injury neurologic conditions/disorder(s):

    The following neurological conditions/disorders are excluded:

    • untreated ADHD, cerebral palsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease); pre-injury cognitive impairments (e.g., Alzheimer's disease and related dementias); and developmental disorders (e.g., autism, down's syndrome).

    The following neurological conditions are not being excluded:

    • transient ischemic attack, small vessel disease; essential tremor; concussion (maximum 2 prior concussions with no prior history of post-concussion syndrome); myasthenia gravis; dysautonomia; foot drop; degenerative disc disease; spine reticulopathy; bell's palsy + other cranial nerve palsy; neurogenic bladder (if in isolation); and epilepsy [patients with epilepsy are eligible to participate if they had no hospital admissions or emergency department visit for seizures in the last 6 months]

  2. Severe psychiatric diagnosis (i.e., untreated schizophrenia, untreated bipolar 1 or 2, any indication of psychosis or acute psychotic events occurring) that are untreated with no psychiatric provider on record, which would preclude patients from having capacity to consent

  3. Admitted from settings or locations other than home

Family members will include patient-identified biological relatives and friends and are eligible if they are/have:

  • associated with a patient meets all above-listed patient criteria;
  • age 18 years or older;
  • an anticipated primary caregiver after discharge (i.e., plans to live in same home as patient or have direct contact with patient >10 hours/week);
  • English- or Spanish-speaking (self-report);
  • access to a phone or computer with internet capabilities for study participation.

Family members will be excluded if the associated patient is not eligible or declines participation.

Studijní plán

Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.

Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

  • Primární účel: Výzkum zdravotnických služeb
  • Přidělení: Randomizované
  • Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
  • Maskování: Žádné (otevřený štítek)

Zbraně a zásahy

Skupina účastníků / Arm
Intervence / Léčba
Experimentální: BETTER TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Transitional Care Intervention

Skilled clinical interventionists follow a manualized intervention protocol to address patient/family needs; establish goals; coordinate post-hospital care, services, and resources; and provide patient/family education and training on self- and family-management and coping skills <16 weeks post-discharge.

The six components of BETTER include: 1) assessment of patient/family needs and referral to community-based resources; 2) patient goal setting and review of goals; 3) health care coordination; 4) availability of clinical interventionist to patient/family; 5) training on self- and family-management and brain injury coping skills; and 6) warm hand off/referral to the state-affiliated Brain Injury Association at the end of the intervention for additional resources.

Komparátor placeba: Usual Care

In alignment with U.S. usual care for patients with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), usual care arm activities for younger adults with TBI and their family caregivers will includes usual care discharge planning process and follow up (e.g., verbal and written discharge instructions, with guidance on medications, outpatient therapy, and follow-up appointments).

Usual care discharge planning process and follow up (e.g., verbal and written discharge instructions, with guidance on medications, outpatient therapy, and follow-up appointments)

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Change in patient SF-36 (36-item Short Form Survey) score
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The SF-36 is a quality of life (QOL) measurement with a score range of 0 to 100, where a higher score indicates a better outcome.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Sekundární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Change in patient cognitive function (Neuro-QOL, Cognitive functioning)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Neuro-QOL is a self-report of health related quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders. Raw scores are converted to T-scores with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient physical functioning (Neuro-QOL, Upper & Lower extremity functioning)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Neuro-QOL is a self-report of health related quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders. Raw scores are converted to T-scores with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient sleep disturbance (NeuroQOL Sleep Disturbance, short-form)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Neuro-QOL is a self-report of health related quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders. Raw scores are converted to T-scores with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient TBI-related symptoms (Rivermead Post-concussion questionnaire)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Rivermead Post-concussion questionnaire is a self-reported measures of TBI-related symptoms. Scores on the first 3 items of the RPQ can range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicated higher severity of early symptom clusters of post-concussive symptoms; scores on items 4 to 16 can range from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating higher severity of later post-concussive symptoms

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient participation [Participation Assessment with Recombined Tools-Objective (PART-O)]
Časové okno: 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Participation will be measured using the Participation Assessment with Recombined Tools-Objective (PART-O), an objective measure of societal participation developed for patients with TBI with 24-items, with higher scores indicating higher levels of participation

8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient process of care transition [Care Transitions Measure-3 (CTM-3)]
Časové okno: 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The process of care transitions will be measured by the Care Transitions Measure-3, a 3-item scale with scores ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating less challenges with the transitional care process

8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient and caregiver difficulty accessing services [Service Obstacles Scale (SOS)]
Časové okno: 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Difficulty accessing services will be measured by the Service Obstacles Scale, a 6-item scale with scores ranging from 7 to 42, with higher scores indicating more difficulty accessing services

8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient and caregiver quality of life / health status (Euro Qol, 5 Item [EQ-5D-5L]) + VAS (visual analog scale) + Cognitive domain (C)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The EQ-5D-5L is a patient reported outcome consisting of 5 items asking about quality of life. EQ-5D-5L index scores range from -0.59 to 1, where 1 is the best possible health state. The VAS (visual analog scale) captures self-rated health. Patients with TBI will also complete the cognitive domain of the EuroQol (EQ-5D-5L+C), to capture condition specific issues, but caregivers will not.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient and caregiver multi-dimensional interpersonal processes of care in the clinical encounter [Interpersonal Processes of Care (IPC) short-form]
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Multi-dimensional interpersonal processes in the clinical encounter, particularly discrimination in the clinical encounter, will be measured using the Interpersonal Processes of Care survey (short-form). The measure, which contains 18-items, has 7 domains using a 1 to 5 scale, with scores ranging from 18 to 90. Higher scores indicate a higher frequency of interpersonal challenges and discrimination in the clinical encounter.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient and caregiver depressive symptoms [PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)]
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The PHQ-9 assesses degree of depression severity via questionnaire. It has a score range of 0 to 27, where a higher score indicates greater depression.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient and caregiver Self-Efficacy for Management of Chronic Conditions Scale
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Self-Efficacy to Manage Chronic Disease Scale is made up of 6 items on a visual analog scale, ranging from 1 (not at all confident) to 10 (totally confident). The total score range is 6 to 60, where a higher score indicates greater confidence.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in patient and caregiver alcohol and substance abuse (CAGE-AID Substance Abuse Screening Tool)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Alcohol and substance use will be measured using the CAGE-AID Substance Use Screening Tool, a 5-item measure with scores ranging from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating higher possibility of substance use disorder and need for possible testing

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Score on patient and family personal health literacy (Self-Reported Health Literacy Questions)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge)

Health literacy will be measured using the Self-Reported Health Literacy Questions, a 3-item measure with scores ranging from 3-15, with higher scores indicating lower self-reported health literacy.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge)
Number and type of healthcare services utilized
Časové okno: 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Measured by patient and/or caregiver proxy report of patient transitional health care utilization, using a survey developed by the team.

8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in caregiver Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI)
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The MCSI can quickly screen for caregiver strain in long-term caregivers. Scoring is 2 points for each 'yes', 1 point for each 'sometimes', and 0 for each 'no' response. The total score ranges from 0 to 26, where a higher score indicates a higher level of caregiver strain.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in caregiver Preparedness for Caregiving Scale
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Preparedness for Caregiving Scale is a caregiver self-rated instrument that consists of eight items that asks caregivers how well prepared they believe they are for multiple domains of caregiving. Responses are rated on a 5 point scale with scores ranging from 0 (not at all prepared) to 4 (very well prepared). The scale is scored by calculating the mean of all items answered with a score range of 0 to 4. The higher the score the more prepared the caregiver feels for caregiving.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Score on Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale (PRPS)
Časové okno: weekly from 1- to 16-weeks post-discharge

The interventionist/transitional care manager will rate the patient and the caregiver on the Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Participation Scale (PRPS) to capture their level of engagement in Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS) sessions. The PRPS is a clinician-rated instrument designed to assess a patient's participation in therapy. The PRPS will only be used for treatment arm participants.

weekly from 1- to 16-weeks post-discharge
Time spent caregiving and caregiving responsibilities
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Time spent caregiving and caregiving responsibilities will be measured using 3 items created by the study team.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge
Change in Patient Activation Measure (PAM-10) for patients and caregivers.
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

The Patient Activation measure will that assesses a patient's and caregiver's ability to manage their health and healthcare. Insignia Health's proprietary survey scoring algorithm produces a PAM Score along an empirical, interval-level scale from 0-100 that correlates to one of four levels of patient activation. PAM Levels 1 and 2 indicate lower patient activation, while PAM Levels 3 and 4 indicate higher patient activation.

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge); 8-, 16-, and 24-weeks post-discharge

Další výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Demographics
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge)

Age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, pre-injury occupation, insurance status, annual income

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge)
Clinical Factors
Časové okno: baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge)

TBI severity, length of stay, comorbidities (via chart review)

baseline (24-72 hours pre-discharge)

Spolupracovníci a vyšetřovatelé

Zde najdete lidi a organizace zapojené do této studie.

Sponzor

Vyšetřovatelé

  • Vrchní vyšetřovatel: Tolu O Oyesanya, PhD, RN, Duke University School of Nursing

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Termíny studijních záznamů

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Aktuální)

26. ledna 2024

Primární dokončení (Odhadovaný)

31. ledna 2027

Dokončení studie (Odhadovaný)

31. ledna 2027

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

14. dubna 2023

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

30. června 2023

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

3. července 2023

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

4. listopadu 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

2. listopadu 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. října 2026

Více informací

Termíny související s touto studií

Plán pro data jednotlivých účastníků (IPD)

Plánujete sdílet data jednotlivých účastníků (IPD)?

NE

Popis plánu IPD

The proposed research will involve a sample of approximately N=500 individuals recruited from Duke University Hospital, located in Durham, NC. The final dataset will include self-reported demographic data, data collection measures, information recorded from study interventionists, and qualitative interview data (audio recordings and transcripts). We will be collecting identifying information. Although the final dataset will be de-identified, we believe there remains the possibility of deductive disclosure of participants with unusual characteristics. Thus, we will make data and associated documentation available to users only under a data-sharing agreement that provides for a commitment to: 1) using de-identified data only for research purposes and not to identify any individual participant; 2) securing the data using appropriate computer technology; and 3) destroying or returning the data after analyses are completed.

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Ne

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Ne

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