Comparing telehealth and in-person training for veterans with brain injuries and PTSD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a combined intervention of Goal Management Training and attention training in veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It aims to determine whether this intervention can be delivered effectively via telehealth compared to traditional in-person methods. The study will assess improvements in cognitive functions such as attention and executive function, which are often impaired in this population. Preliminary results suggest that this combined approach may enhance problem-solving and functional task performance.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Veterans who have served in OIF-OEF-OND and have been diagnosed with both a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the joint criteria of the Veterans' Affairs and Department of Defense (VA \& DoD)
* Latest mTBI occurred at least 6 months prior to study enrollment
* Attention deficit of 1.5 SD below the mean of the RBANS attention index
* Family member or friend that is willing to complete a questionnaire
* Access to a home computer, or smartphone with internet access

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of pre-morbid learning disability
* History of psychiatric diagnosis sufficiently severe to have resulted in inpatient hospitalization
* Neurological disease unrelated to TBI (seizure disorder, stroke)
* Score \< 90 on National Adult Reading Test (NART)
* Failure of validity testing on the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM)
* Reported alcohol or substance abuse within the past year
* Reported involvement in current litigation related to injury
* Recent change of medications for seizures, depression, or memory
* Currently enrolled in other cognitive therapy that cannot be discontinued
* Does not speak English fluently
* Not competent to provide consent (also, not able to demonstrate understanding of expectations of study and potential risks of participation).
* Uncontrolled, acute medical or psychiatric condition as indicated by the participant or observed by the research team member that would make it unsafe to participate in the research activities, i.e. precautions for active homicidal/suicidal intent, active psychosis, or acute symptoms requiring immediate medical attention

Where it's running

• North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL
  Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Julia K. Waid-Ebbs, PhD — North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL
• Study coordinator: Margaret H McCallum
• Email: Margaret.McCallum@va.gov
• Phone: (352) 376-1611

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.