Financial Coaching for Brain Injury

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byLisa Engel, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Manitoba

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This pilot study will utilize a longitudinal concurrent mixed-methods research design that gathers and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data overtime about a new 10-session financial coaching program the investigators have developed. The data collected will be used to inform improvements to future related studies and programs for people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). These mixed-methods data from each method will be integrated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intervention (i.e., the financial coaching program). Each individualized intervention per ABI-survivor participant will be completed over 3-4 months (i.e., 12-14 weeks).

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

Currently living in Winnipeg, Manitoba (i.e., the city where the in-person intervention sessions will take place)

I am 18 years old or older.

I can attend 1-hour sessions.

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Exclusion Criteria

I can communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

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

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

Participant Groups

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.

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).