Balance Study for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury

Balance After Traumatic Brain Injury

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Traumatic Brain Injury
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
70 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Veterans aged 50 to 75 who have experienced a moderate traumatic brain injury at least 10 years ago. Participants will undergo tests for balance and thinking skills to improve understanding of how a TBI affects aging.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am aged 50 to 75.
  • I have had a moderate closed-head traumatic brain injury at least 10 years ago.
  • I consider myself fully recovered from the TBI.
  • I score 90 or higher on the Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale.
  • I score 19 or higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
  • I live in the community and can travel to the research site.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a neurological injury or disease other than prior TBI.
  • I currently have significant post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • I have severe arthritis that interferes with balance tasks.
  • I have current substance abuse issues.
  • I have a major depressive episode or a history of severe psychiatric illness.
  • I have severe obesity.
  • I have unstable cardiovascular disease.
  • I have any serious uncontrolled diabetes.

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
A moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurring in early or middle adulthood might have long-lasting effects on the brain that can accelerate the decline of physical and cognitive function in older age. The proposed study seeks to better understand the implications of aging with a TBI, in order to help Veterans maintain their health and independence. The overarching hypothesis of this new line o…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Enrollment Criteria for Participant with TBI (TBI+ group) Inclusion criteria * Age 50-75. People of this age normally do not exhibit substantial balance or cognitive impairments, so observing a clear deficit between groups will provide compelling evidence of a TBI-related effec…
Contacts

David J Clark, DSc

(352) 376-1611

David.Clark1@va.gov

CONTACT

Brigette Cox, BS

(352) 376-1611

brigette.cox@va.gov

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