Comparing telehealth and in-person treatment for Veterans with brain injuries and PTSD
Official title: Comparing the effectiveness of telehealth to in-person delivery of a combined metacognitive and attention training in Veterans with mTBI/PTSD
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-10977066 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether a special online training program can help Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and PTSD improve their focus and goal-setting skills, compared to meeting in person, so they can better manage their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | November 1, 2022 |
| Project end | October 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX003984-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977066 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury and comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have mTBI or PTSD may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of delivering a combined metacognitive and attention training program through telehealth compared to traditional in-person sessions for Veterans suffering from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study aims to address the cognitive challenges these Veterans face, such as difficulties in goal setting and attention, which hinder their daily functioning. By utilizing telehealth, the research seeks to improve access to care and potentially enhance treatment outcomes for this population. Participants will engage in a structured program designed to improve executive function and cognitive control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide Veterans with improved cognitive functioning and better management of their daily tasks through accessible treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar cognitive training approaches, but this specific combination of telehealth and targeted training in Veterans is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Waid-Ebbs, Julia Kay — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Waid-Ebbs, Julia Kay
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.