๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Purpose: Investigators propose a three-arm RCT across two military treatment facilities:1) in-person STAR-C, 2) telehealth STAR-C, and 3) no treatment control. Outcomes will be assessed immediately and at one- and three-months post treatment.
Hypothesis/Objectives: STAR-C, delivered in-person and via telehealth, will be effective in decreasing everyday cognitive complaints among patients with a history of mTBI. Effectiveness will be moderated by patient characteristics. Stakeholder feedback will yield a process map for broad implementation of STAR-C in varied clinical environments.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* mTBI defined per the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Concussion-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury sustained in any context (deployment related or non-deployment-related) and at any time longer than 3 months previously.
* a score of 2, 3, or 4 on any of the four Cognitive items on the NSI, to include participants who have cognitive complaints.
* a score on the Word Reading Subtest of the Wide Range Achievement Test of a sixth-grade reading level or higher, to ensure participants can read study materials.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of a moderate, severe, or penetrating TBI as defined by DoD/VA guidelines.
* Lifetime diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic/thought disorder.
* Current participation in intensive behavioral health treatment (โฅ3 appointments /encounters per week) for any psychiatric or substance use disorder.
* Current participation in other treatments that target cognition within the last two weeks (i.e., healthcare provider-prescribed cognitive rehabilitation in a group or individual format of any time duration or involving digital/game-based format of more than 4 hours per week).
* History of a neurological disease affecting cognitive function, other than mild TBI, such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, brain tumor, or Parkinson Disease.
* Current, active suicidal or homicidal ideation.
* Daily use of narcotic pain medications.
* Lack of access to technology or internet/cell phone service that supports telemedicine.
* Current participation in other therapy targeting cognition (Note: This is not the same as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/CBT which addresses psychological issues and may continue during participation in this research project).
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What it tests
- Symptom-Targeted Approach to Rehabilitation for Concussion
Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic
Wahiawa, United States
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.