Neuroplasticity Brain Study
What is the aim of the Neuroplasticity Brain Study?
Burn injury is likely to drive changes in the brain, known as neuroplasticity, but we do not know if neuroplasticity following burn injury is functionally beneficial or maladaptive. If we can harness beneficial neuroplasticity, we can develop interventions to target the brain and enhance patient outcomes following burn injury.
Watch Professor Wood talk about groundbreaking research on neuroplasticity following burn injuries and how this study could redefine burn injury treatment and recovery.
This study has been approved by the SMHS Ethics committee RGS0000004279.
For comprehensive details about the study and participant involvement, please review our factsheet. It answers the most frequently asked questions and offers in-depth insights.
Download FactsheetDetailed Study Information
Our scheduling is flexible, allowing you to attend sessions without disrupting your daily commitments. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and your brain activity and sensory and motor function will be measured.
You may be asked to participate in 1-3 sessions and will be compensated $20 per session for your time.
What’s involved in taking part?
Intervention Study
Objective
Examine if non-invasive brain stimulation can improve functional outcomes.
Requirements
Participation in five 45-minute sessions for brain targeting and three 2-hour sessions for measuring brain activity, movement control, and sensation.
Tracking Study
Objective
Track brain activity and recovery progression.
Requirements
Three 2-hour sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, measuring brain activity, movement control, and sensation. Sessions align with clinical follow-ups.
Persistent Changes Study
Objective
Assess long-term effects of burn injuries.
Requirements
One initial 2-hour session and a potential follow-up a year later to measure brain activity, movement control, and sensation. Focus on patients 1-5 years post initial burn.
Interested in participating?
Contact the research team for more information or to express your interest: