Frailty in Traumatic Brain Injury
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can baseline frailty assessment inform on functional outcomes and quality of life in older neurosurgical patients following a traumatic brain injury?
IRAS ID
325658
Contact name
Elizabeth Cray
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 8 months, 29 days
Research summary
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by a trauma to the head (head injury). There are many causes of trauma such as, a road traffic accident, an assault or a fall from standing, and these accidents can happen at home or at work.
Even after a minor head injury, the brain can be temporarily impaired which is referred to as a concussion. This may lead to headaches, dizziness, tiredness, low mood, irritability, and memory problems.
Some people can be symptom free, but others can experience symptoms for months even after a minor head injury. But people sustaining a severe brain injury are likely to have long-term health problems affecting their ability to lead an independent life.
A person over the age of 65 years is more vulnerable to the direct effect a head injury can cause and may result in long-term physical, memory, or emotional changes
This study is to understand if a person over 65 years old, who may be frail or weak is affected more by a head injury. And to understand if it affects a person physically, their memory, or emotional changes.
REC name
London - Camden & Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/LO/0307
Date of REC Opinion
16 May 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion