Training Program for Mild Brain Injuries in Veterans

Mild TBI Assessment & Rehabilitation

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
65 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for veterans with mild brain injuries and some ongoing problems caused by them. Participants will take part in training activities designed to improve daily living and cognitive functions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years old or older
  • I have a history of mild brain injury
  • I am more than 6 months past my last injury
  • I have ongoing memory or thinking difficulties that affect my daily life
  • I am willing to take part in training and assessments
  • I am stable on any psychoactive medications for at least 30 days

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a history of moderate or severe brain injury
  • I have unstable medical, neurological, or psychiatric conditions
  • I abuse drugs or alcohol
  • I have psychosis
  • I have severe depression, anxiety, or PTSD that prevents me from participating
  • I do not understand English well

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
One of the most pressing concerns within the VA currently is the provision of interventions that address the cognitive as well as emotional problems faced by Veterans with mild TBI and comorbid conditions. When completed, these studies will inform us whether training core attentional self-regulatory control functions via personally-relevant activities will be effective in improving daily life for …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For TBI-positive veteran participants, to be randomized to either GOALS or TAU: * Ages 18+ * A history of mild TBI (as defined by DOD / VA; confirmed by medical records and in person Ohio State University TBI Instrument) * Chronic, stable phase of recovery (\>6 months from last…
Contacts

Pratik Mukherjee, MD PhD

(415) 353-9364

pratik.mukherjee@ucsf.edu

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