Dr. Sara P Chrisman, MD
Claim this profileSeattle Childrens Hospital
Studies Traumatic Brain Injury
Studies Brain Injury
2 reported clinical trials
5 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Sara P Chrisman, MD is currently running
MSTEP
for Concussion
This trial tests a new exercise program called M-STEP that uses fitness trackers and video calls to help young people aged 11-18 recover from long-lasting concussion symptoms. The program aims to speed up recovery by gradually increasing physical activity and reducing fear of symptoms.
Recruiting1 award N/A3 criteria
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy + Parent Skills Training
for Concussions
More than 1 million U.S. youth sustain a concussion each year, and up to 30% report persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) lasting 1 month or more. PPCS can interfere with normal adolescent development, resulting in issues with socioemotional dysfunction and even school failure. However, few evidence based treatments are available for youth with PPCS. The investigators conducted extensive work adapting a collaborative care framework for youth with PPCS, combining concussion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (cf-CBT), parent skills training (PST) and care management (CM) to create a wraparound treatment for youth with PPCS that can be delivered either in-person or virtually. They completed an R01-funded randomized controlled trial with this approach, finding effectiveness for youth with PPCS, with improvements in concussive symptoms and quality of life at one year, and 60% of participants completing the intervention entirely virtually. Of note, this intervention is unique in that two of the components are focused on parents or parents and youth together (PST, CM), and only one of the components (cf-CBT) is solely youth focused. The investigators now propose to optimize and refine this approach, conducting a high efficiency MOST (multiphase optimization strategy) trial to assess the contribution of each of the three components (cf-CBT, PST and CM) to effectiveness, thereby enabling streamlining of the intervention to only include active components. The analysis will be factorial, with three intervention components and two levels of each (present or absent), resulting in 8 treatment pathways. The benefit of the MOST approach is that it combines all youth who receive a component, allowing assessment of all treatment components with only a modest sample size. The study will recruit 374 youth with PPCS, randomizing them to one of 8 treatment groups. Youth and/or parents will attend treatment sessions via video conferencing software over three months, and complete surveys regarding primary outcomes (concussive symptoms and health-related quality of life) and secondary outcomes (sleep, pain, mood and parental distress) at 6 weeks, and 3, 6 and 12 months. Potential mediators and moderators will also be assessed to allow for future tailoring and refinement. At the completion of this study, the investigators will have generated a completely optimized and refined intervention for youth with PPCS ready for large scale implementation and dissemination.
Recruiting1 award N/A2 criteria
More about Sara P Chrisman, MD
Clinical Trial Related4 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 2 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Sara P Chrisman, MD has experience with
- Care Management
- Concussion-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parent Skills Training
- MSTEP
- Stretching
Breakdown of trials Sara P Chrisman, MD has run
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury
Unintentional Home Injuries
Cervicogenic Headache
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Sara P Chrisman, MD specialize in?
Sara P Chrisman, MD focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Injury. In particular, much of their work with Traumatic Brain Injury has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Sara P Chrisman, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Sara P Chrisman, MD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Seattle Washington. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Sara P Chrisman, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Sara P Chrisman, MD has studied treatments such as Care management, Concussion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Parent skills training.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Sara P Chrisman, MD?
Apply for one of the trials that Sara P Chrisman, MD is conducting.
What is the office address of Sara P Chrisman, MD?
The office of Sara P Chrisman, MD is located at: Seattle Childrens Hospital, Seattle, Washington 98104 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Seattle Childrens Hospital.
Is there any support for travel costs?
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