Current Studies
Each year, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) conducts numerous clinical and translational research studies in the fields of brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The groundbreaking research conducted on-site enables RHI to apply scientifically tested, evidence-based research to make patient care better. As a result, our patients benefit from the most cutting-edge interventions and therapies that have been proven to get results.
View current research studies:
Physical Therapy for Individuals with Cerebellar Damage
The primary objective of this comparative randomized control trial is to determine the preliminary feasibility and safety of high-intensity stepping training for individuals with chronic (>6 months) cerebellar damage. Additionally, the secondary aim of this study is to assess the comparative efficacy of high-intensity stepping training and conventional training on locomotor recovery, specifically walking endurance.
Contact for more information
T. George Hornby, PhD
TG hornby@iu.edu
317-329-2353
Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy of Two Teletherapy Programs at Improving Psychological Health in People with Brain Injury
The primary objectives:
-Determine differences in emotional awareness and regulation (co-primary outcomes) immediately, 3- and 6-months post-treatment in participants with mTBI randomized to BEST or BHG (control).
-Determine differences in anxiety, anger, depression, post-traumatic stress, and resiliency immediately, 3- and 6-months post-treatment in participants with mTBI randomized to BEST or BHG.
Contact Information:
Amanda Melton
amamelto@iu.edu
317-408-5589
The purpose of this database is to help us better understand the types of changes that occur after brain injury, expectations for recovery and long-term outcomes after brain injury, and how to improve care for people with brain injury.
The goal of this study is to perform genetic analysis to identify the genetic contributions to TBI outcome.
The purpose of the study is to find out if a new teletherapy program can help individuals with TBI better recognize and respond to others' feelings and improve their relationships.
The objective of this project is to identify the trajectory of neurological and locomotor recovery in patients’ early post-stroke and the biomechanical strategies used by patients to accomplish independent locomotion.
The Locomotor Recovery Lab at RHI is looking to recruit individuals > 6 months following a stroke for a walking research study