We are excited to share that the Healing and Empowerment Actions for Recovery from Trauma (HEART) trial has received a five-year, $16.6 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
The HEART trial will test a new approach to trauma recovery that prioritizes both physical and psychological healing. While traditional care often focuses on visible injuries, this study will integrate support for mental health, anxiety, and caregiver well-being alongside orthopaedic recovery.
Our lab is excited to lead the Clinical Coordinating Center core, working hand-in-hand with an outstanding network of partners. This multi-center effort includes collaborators from Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, University of Maryland, University of Colorado, Dartmouth Hitchcock, and Hennepin County Medical Center. We are also proud to work closely with trauma recovery experts from the Evellere Group, whose expertise strengthens the trial’s focus on holistic, patient-centered recovery.
Together, these partnerships are paving the way toward a more comprehensive model of trauma care, one that addresses the full spectrum of healing.
Learn more about the grant from these notable news reports!