Studying supports to help youth and families recover from concussion.

This research study is completely virtual and doesn’t require any in-person visits.

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Up to 1.9 million youth sustain a concussion each year in the United States. 30% have symptoms lasting longer than a month.
Our goal is to understand what types of supports are useful for youth and parents struggling with persistent concussion symptoms.

Who’s eligible?

Youth ages 11 to 18 who are still experiencing concussion symptoms after one month, and their caregivers, are eligible for the study.

Get in touch to see if you qualify.

What’s required?

Supports

Potential supports for parent, youth, or both via 30 minute Zoom sessions.

$500 per family is provided for participating.

Incentives

Surveys

Surveys occur at several timepoints throughout the study.

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The Supports

The CHIP Study is testing supports to help youth recover from concussion, provided to parent, youth, or both. All take place via 30 minute Zoom appointments for the first 3 months.

Families are randomized to receive some combination of these supports, or surveys only. This helps us test which supports are most useful so that we can improve concussion treatment for the future.

Youth Support

Skill-building sessions focused on youth’s personal goals for recovery.

Parent Support

Parent tools to help support their youth in the concussion recovery journey.

Care Management

Support navigating care referrals, coordinating services and connecting with school resources.

The Incentives

Incentives up to $500 per family are provided for participating.

The Surveys

Youth and caregivers complete surveys after signing up and again at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months.

Testimonials

“[The study] helps us talk about symptoms and strategies to deal with how she is feeling.”

-Parent Participant

“I learned to advocate for my own healthcare. That’s been very helpful as a new college student.”

-Youth Participant

“The surveys helped trigger check-in's for myself regarding [my youth’s] health and my own coping.”

-Parent Participant

“I found everything [in the CHIP Study] to be very useful. I still have my worksheet and I use it sometimes when I’m having trouble.

-Youth Participant

FAQ for Interested Families

Appointments

All study appointments take place on Zoom from the comfort of your home.
We know life can get busy. We’re available to schedule appointments in the evenings, and on weekends for families that need flexibility.
Our research team can help you install the software in an easy, step-by-step process. Technology supports are also available on a needs-basis.

Study Eligibility

The CHIP Study is meant to supplement any supports you would otherwise be receiving. We do not ask families to refrain from services to participate.
Any caregiver (e.g. parent, grandparent, guardian etc.) who lives with the youth for at least half time is welcome to participate.
Multiple caregivers are welcome to join the parent component sessions, but one parent will be expected to set goals and work directly with the interventionist.

Surveys

Surveys occur when you start the study and again after 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months.
Surveys can be completed via phone call with research staff at any point.