Online Interventions for Traumatic Brain Injury

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byDidier Allexandre, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Kessler Foundation

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is testing an online mindfulness program for people with traumatic brain injuries. The program aims to help them focus better and manage their emotions, which can improve their daily lives. The study will also look at how the program affects brain function to understand why it works. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been studied for its potential to improve quality of life and psychological status in individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Medically stable and no plan for major change in medications for at least 6 months or for the duration of the study

Have sufficient language functioning to participate in an intervention conducted in English

Willingness and ability to participate in all testing and the 10-week intervention and daily home activities/exercises

+8 more

Exclusion Criteria

You are left-handed.

You have had a severe head injury with an object piercing the skull.

You have a specific type of brain injury that required surgery or caused major changes in your brain's structure.

+9 more

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Online group intervention 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in group 1 meet weekly online for a 2-hour group sessions for 10 weeks where the instructor will provide leadership in discussions, which will include practice of basic routines. Participants will also be asked to do 20-30 minutes of daily activities/exercises, where they will be asked to practice mental exercises.

Group II: Online group intervention 2Active Control1 Intervention

Similar to group 1, participants will meet weekly online or in person for 2-hour group sessions for 10 weeks where the instructor will provide leadership in discussions, which will include practice of basic routines. Participants will also be asked to do 20-30 minutes of daily activities/exercises, where they will be asked to practice mental exercises.