Investigating metacognition in brain injury recovery
Longitudinal Examination of Metacognition in Neurological Samples
This study looks at how thinking about our own thinking changes during recovery from brain injuries and how it affects people’s commitment to their rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Nebraska Lincoln Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lincoln, Nebraska) |
| Trial ID | NCT03752697 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how metacognitive functioning evolves during recovery from brain injuries and its impact on rehabilitation compliance and outcomes. Participants, including those in rehabilitation programs and healthy controls, will undergo two sessions where they complete various cognitive and metacognitive assessments. The study hypothesizes that improved metacognitive accuracy correlates with better engagement in rehabilitation activities over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with a history of brain or spinal cord injury and those fluent in English.
Not a fit: Patients with current or past psychiatric illnesses, learning disorders, or developmental disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies by identifying the role of metacognition in recovery from brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on metacognition in this context may be novel, related studies have shown that cognitive factors can significantly influence rehabilitation outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * history of brain and/or spinal cord injury * no history of brain or neurological injury/insult (for healthy control group) * fluent in spoken and written English * adequate gross motor abilities to provide a button push on a keyboard Exclusion Criteria: * exclusion criteria for healthy controls include: * current/past history of psychiatric illness * learning disorder * developmental disorder * diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Where this trial is running
Lincoln, Nebraska
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Lincoln, Nebraska, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kathy Chiou, Ph.D. — University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Study coordinator: Kathy Chiou, Ph.D.
- Email: kchiou2@unl.edu
- Phone: 402-472-5843
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.