I don’t have a traumatic brain injury. Why have I been asked to take part?

If your child has had an orthopaedic injury (such as a broken arm or leg), they may be invited to take part in the BISCUIT Study. Even though this type of injury does not involve the brain, your child’s participation is very valuable.

By comparing the experiences of children with orthopaedic injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), we can better understand:

• Which changes in sleep, attention, or behaviour are specific to brain injuries.

• Which changes are related more generally to the experience of having an injury and receiving hospital care.

• How recovery may look different between children with different types of injuries.

This comparison helps us build a clearer picture of what is unique to brain injury and what might be part of the broader experience of recovering from an injury.

What should I do to prepare?

No special preparation is needed. You do not need to bring anything. If you’d like to talk to your child beforehand, you could explain that:

• The visit will include some brain games and answering questions

• They might wear a comfy watch to track their sleep for a week

• They can take breaks, stop at any time, and ask questions

We’ll also talk them through everything when you arrive.

How will the data be used?

All data is stored securely and kept confidential. With your consent, we may reuse some anonymised data for future ethically-approved research. More information can be found on the participation information sheet.

How can I stay updated on study results and conclusions?

We are committed to sharing the findings from the BISCUIT study with all participants. Once results and conclusions are available, we will post updates, news, and links to publications on this page.