Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & CTE
Can we improve the
capacity to recover?
What if we can change the trajectory of Brain Injury Recovery
or even mitigate the challenges of contact sports and head injury?
Will you participate?
This project and phase 2 research is being conducted so others with acute TBI and Persistent TBI-(PPCS) may benefit. We are seeking participants for an initial phase 1 study to quantify further research.
Access Bars has been shown in clinical research to improve cognition, brainwave patterns, stress anxiety and depression which are often present in TBI and CTE in individuals with Post Concussions syndrome. We would like to know if this is effective in a larger group of people. Qualified participants would receive Access Bars Sessions over an 8 week time frame and agree to the non-invasive testing as set up in the project protocols.
While the formal research is being completed, private sessions are available.
The organization is also seeking to engage curious philanthropists and other stakeholders to support the mission through funding.
Phase 1 – Pilot Study
5 – 10 participants clinically diagnosed with concussion, TBI
or Persistant TBI symptoms or sequale
Phase 2 – Research
30 + participants with concussion, mild to moderate TBI or PPCS
For more details or to participate please complete the form below:
Why is this important?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a growing global health problem it is a leading cause of death and life-long disability,1,2 . This can result in Chronic Traumatic Encephalitis and is in the forefront of those participating in contact sports. As a leading cause of death in patients under 45,3, there is an increasing number TBI’s resulting from falls reported in the elderly. People who survive TBI’s often suffer life-long physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.4
Using benchmark methods of evaluation, when given a perfect score both clinically and in research this does not signify absence of a TBI, nor does it exclude the possible development of post-concussive syndrome,5
So far, there is little data that any intervention enhances recovery or diminishes long-term effects and consequences resulting from TBI.,6
Therefore we propose investigating solutions which will be the purpose of this research.
What we already know:
Previous research on anxiety and depression showed an 84% decrease in severity of symptoms and has demonstrated effectiveness in anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress and pain both clinically and in research. Published research included an NFL player with previous TBI and post concussion sequaela that had remained unresolved. Brain scans (qEEG) were used to quantify changes in the brain before and after an Access Bars™ session that seems to accelerate the body’s capacity to restore health and improve brain function, cognition and has positive neurological benefits. Brain scan results showed remarkable changes after 1 session. Other NFL players have resolved challenges due to TBI using this method.
This research will evaluate the therapeutic benefits for those suffering with mild to moderate TBI and Persistant TBI. The benefits of this research could include restoring or improving health on all levels: physically, cognitively and psychologically.
The big question is: Can we accelerate or improve the brain’s and body’s ability to restore and recover beyond traditional methods using Access Bars™? What are the possibilities?
References
- Ghajar J. (2000). Traumatic brain injury. Lancet (London, England), 356(9233), 923–929. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02689-Taylor, C. A., Bell, J. M., Breiding, M. J. & Xu, L. Traumatic brain injury-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths—United States, 2007 and 2013. MMWR. Surveill. Summ. 66, 1–16 (2017)
- Faul M, Xu L, Wald MM, Coronado VG. Traumatic brain injury in the United States: emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths 2002–2006. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/blue_book.pdf. Published March, 2010. Accessed November 5, 2019
- Rutland-Brown W, Langlois JA, Thomas KE, Xi YL. Incidence of traumatic brain injury in the United States, 2003. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2006;21(6):544-548.
- Giza CC, Kutcher JS, Ashwal S, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline update: evaluation and management of concussion in sports—report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2013;80(24):2250–2257.
- Summary of evidence-based guideline update: Evaluation and management of concussion in sports.Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology Christopher C. Giza, Jeffrey S. Kutcher, Stephen Ashwal, Jeffrey Barth, Thomas S.D. Getchius, Gerard A. Gioia, Gary S. Gronseth, Kevin Guskiewicz, Steven Mandel, Geoffrey Manley, Douglas B. McKeag, David J. Thurman, Ross Zafonte, Neurology Jun 2013, 80 (24) 2250-2257; DOI:10.1212/WNL.0b013e31828d57dd