Mayo Clinic and the Native American Community Clinic (NACC) are seeking individuals with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) (also known as brain injury, head injury, mild TBI, or concussion) and/or their family members to participate in a research study.
If you're interested in taking part, click below to get in touch with the study team.
Who can take part?
You may be eligible to participate if you:
Are a Minnesota resident
Are at least 18 years old
Identify as American Indian/Alaska Native and have a history of TBI diagnosed by
amedical provider ORAre a family member or caregiver of someone who meets the criteria above
What's involved?
We will ask you to actively engage with others in a Listening Session structured similarly to a Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) where a community comes together to collectively characterize their shared understanding of a condition - in this case TBI - while being mindful of cultural values, traditions, and spiritual practices.
You will be compensated for time spent participating in this study.
This study is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
