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Compares treatment options for Brain Injury
Official title Comparing Telehealth to In-person a Combined Metacognitive Training in Veterans With mTBI/PTSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05380050
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly experience cognitive impairments including attention and executive function deficits that interfere with their ability to engage in productive personal and social activities. Of the limited interventions available to address cognition, none rigorously train attention beyond strategy management.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 30 to 55
You may be able to join if
- Veterans who have served in OIF-OEF-OND and have been diagnosed with both a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder...
- Latest mTBI occurred at least 6 months prior to study enrollment.
- Attention deficit of 1.5 SD below the mean of the RBANS attention index.
- Family member or friend that is willing to complete a questionnaire.
- Access to a home computer, or smartphone with internet access.
You likely can't join if
- History of pre-morbid learning disability.
- History of psychiatric diagnosis sufficiently severe to have resulted in inpatient hospitalization.
- Neurological disease unrelated to TBI (seizure disorder, stroke).
- Score \< 90 on National Adult Reading Test (NART).
- Failure of validity testing on the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM).
- Reported alcohol or substance abuse within the past year.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Veterans who have served in OIF-OEF-OND and have been diagnosed with both a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the joint criteria of the Veterans' Affairs and...
- Latest mTBI occurred at least 6 months prior to study enrollment.
- Attention deficit of 1.5 SD below the mean of the RBANS attention index.
- Family member or friend that is willing to complete a questionnaire.
- Access to a home computer, or smartphone with internet access.
- History of pre-morbid learning disability.
- History of psychiatric diagnosis sufficiently severe to have resulted in inpatient hospitalization.
- Neurological disease unrelated to TBI (seizure disorder, stroke).
- Score \< 90 on National Adult Reading Test (NART).
- Failure of validity testing on the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM).
- Reported alcohol or substance abuse within the past year.
- Reported involvement in current litigation related to injury.
- Recent change of medications for seizures, depression, or memory.
- Currently enrolled in other cognitive therapy that cannot be discontinued.
- Does not speak English fluently.
- Not competent to provide consent (also, not able to demonstrate understanding of expectations of study and potential risks of participation).
- Uncontrolled, acute medical or psychiatric condition as indicated by the participant or observed by the research team member that would make it unsafe to participate in the research activities, i.e. precautions for...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 30 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gainesville, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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