Group-based Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy to Support Recovery After Acquired Brain Injury

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 studywill test whether adding emotion-focused group therapy to standard care improves emotional functioning, quality of life, and participation in daily activities for people with acquired brain injury. Participants engage in group sessions to identify, process, and express emotions related to their injury and life changes, alongside usual care. Outcomes are measured over time and complemented by interviews to understand participants’ experiences with the treatment and life after brain injury. The design includes treatment as usual plus EAET versus treatment as usual alone, conducted in a Swedish clinical setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Person of working age, primarily 18-65 years.
* Acquired brain injury.
* At least three months since the time of injury.
* Signs of significant psychological distress, such as mental health difficulties, vulnerability to mental health problems, or dysfunctional coping.
* Sufficient cognitive functioning and proficiency in Swedish to participate in group-based talk therapy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis or severe personality disorder).
* Active substance use disorder.
* Severe cognitive impairment that precludes participation in group-based talk therapy.
* Other medical conditions that, based on clinical assessment, may make participation inappropriate.

Where it's running

• Uppsala University Hospital
  Uppsala, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jakob Nissen, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Email: jakob.nissen@akademiska.se
• Phone: 0046 18 611 24 85

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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.