Improving memory symptoms after brain concussion

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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive compensatory strategy training (CCST) in improving subjective memory functioning in adults who have persistent memory symptoms following a concussion. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: CBT, CCST, or a waitlist control. The study will utilize a multisite, three-armed randomized control trial design, ensuring that participants are blinded to the other treatment arms. The goal is to determine which intervention is most effective in addressing memory concerns after a concussion.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18-59
2. Concussion diagnosis confirmed with structured interview based on American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine diagnostic criteria
3. Concussion occurred between 6 and 36 months before enrollment
4. Ongoing memory concerns
5. Fluent in English
6. Stable access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet capability

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Fail performance validity testing
2. Comorbid psychiatric or neurological disorder or is taking a medication that could fully account for their memory symptoms

Where it's running

• Calgary Brain Injury Program
  Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
• Fraser Health Acquired Brain Injury and Concussion Services
  Langley, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
• G.F. Strong Adult Concussion Services
  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
• 360 Concussion Care Clinic
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Sunnybrook Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Hull-Ellis Concussion and Research Clinic at University Health Network
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Noah D Silverberg, PhD — University of British Columbia
• Study coordinator: Noah D Silverberg, PhD
• Email: noah.silverberg@ubc.ca
• Phone: 6047341313

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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.