Cognitive Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are looking to see if a program created to help improve thinking and memory can work for refugees and asylum seekers with traumatic brain injury (TBI). They're checking if this program is practical and if people find it helpful. The study will have two groups, and people will be assigned to a group by chance. One group will participate in the program and answer questionnaires before starting the program and then one month and three months after the end of the program. The other group will answer a questionnaire after they enroll, then one month and three months after enrollment. People in this second group will have the option to participate in the program after three months.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and are dealing with cognitive issues. Participants should be able to engage in a virtual rehabilitation program aimed at improving thinking and memory.

Inclusion Criteria

I can give my consent verbally.

Identify as an asylum seeker, refugee or have been granted asylum or other form of humanitarian relief

I had a mild or moderate brain injury after turning 18.

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of bipolar, psychosis, active substance use, self-reported current active suicidal ideation or plan

I have been in cognitive rehabilitation recently or am currently.

I had a severe brain injury or one that occurred before I turned 18.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• A Trauma-informed, Community Health Worker Delivered Virtual Cognitive Rehabilitation Program (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests a virtual cognitive rehabilitation program delivered by community health workers. It's designed to see if the program helps improve cognitive functions in TBI patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to either start the program immediately or after three months, with questionnaires tracking their progress.

Participant Groups

Group I: Adapted cognitive rehabilitation program intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Those in the intervention arm will receive the adapted cognitive rehabilitation therapy program which includes virtual sessions delivered by a community health worker focused on improving cognitive function. They will complete baseline assessments (target outcomes and demographic and general health information) and take part in the post-intervention assessments (target outcomes and feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction measures).

Group II: Waitlist Control Active Control 1 Intervention

Those in the waitlist control arm will complete baseline assessments (target outcomes and demographic and health information) and take part in the post-intervention assessments (target outcomes and feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction measures), after which they will have the option to receive the intervention.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,066

Recruited

13,430,000+

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Collaborator

Trials

1,403

Recruited

655,000+