← Back to Search

Behavioral Intervention

Financial Coaching for Brain Injury

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Lisa Engel, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age 18 years or older

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Are not able to communicate in English (verbal & written)

Are not able to participate in in-person sessions that are at least 45 minutes long

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up through study completion, an average 3 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study a new 10-session financial coaching program for individuals with brain injury. Researchers will collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data over time to improve future programs. Each participant will receive

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults who have experienced a brain injury, such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Participants should be interested in improving their financial management skills through a new coaching program.

What is being tested?

The study tests a 10-session financial coaching program designed for people with acquired brain injuries. It's conducted over 3-4 months and uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the program's effectiveness.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves financial coaching rather than medical treatment, traditional physical side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience stress or anxiety related to discussing finances.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Select...

I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

Select...

I can communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Select...

I cannot attend in-person sessions that last at least 45 minutes.

Select...

I am able to understand and answer questions about the study's consent form.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ through study completion, an average 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~through study completion, an average 3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, an average 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)

Secondary study objectives

Financial Self Efficacy Scale (FSES) #1 - Rothwell

Financial Self Efficacy Scale (FSES) #2 - Lown

InCharge Financial Distress/Well-being Scale- Prawitz

Other study objectives

Qualitative interviews

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Treatment group (pilot)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

The total time in this study for an ABI-survivor participant is 10 hours and 15 minutes which includes 7.5 hours of intervention time and 2.75 hours of data collection time. This is an individualized, in-person 10-session financial coaching intervention program. Each session is 45-minutes. In total, participants will be asked to participate in up to 7 hours and 30 minutes of intervention time with a trained Occupational Therapist. Each session will happen 1-1.5 weeks apart and the financial coaching program will last over 3-4 months. The financial coaching sessions will only be offered in-person (at MBIA Winnipeg location, in their home, at the University of Manitoba/Banntyne Campus, or other community locations acceptable/consented by the participant).

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met