Tablet application for cognitive therapy after brain injuries
Tablet-based Application for Cognitive Therapy In the Care of Brain Injury
NA · Klinikum Floridsdorf · NCT06462703
This study tests a tablet app designed to help people with brain injuries improve their thinking skills and regain independence after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Klinikum Floridsdorf (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06462703 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a tablet-based application designed for neurorehabilitation in patients with cognitive impairments resulting from brain injuries. The intervention focuses on enhancing attention, memory, language, and executive functions through personalized therapy sessions delivered via the app. Participants will be recruited from inpatient clinics in the DACH region, where they will use the application after their initial hospital care. The goal is to provide ongoing support and rehabilitation to help patients regain independence in their daily lives.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with cognitive impairments following a brain injury who are motivated to engage with a therapy app and have sufficient German language skills.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to use a tablet independently or have severe visual or hearing impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve cognitive recovery and quality of life for patients with brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar tablet-based interventions, the concept of using technology for cognitive rehabilitation is gaining traction, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment (deficits in attention, arithmetics, executive functions, memory, language, perception) according to CERAD-plus after a diagnosed brain injury ≥ 4 weeks ago * No prior experience with a therapy app for neurological deficits * Motivation to use the therapy software regularly * Sufficiently good German language skills prior to the brain injury Exclusion Criteria: * Being unable to use a tablet without assistance * Severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with the performance on psychometric testing procedures * Any pre-existing speech or language disorder or dementia prior to the onset of brain injury * An ongoing outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation at the time of study inclusion or planned rehabilitation of the primary disease during the study period * Serious disabling disease(s) which, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude participation in the study until the follow-up phase * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Vienna
- Klinik Floridsdorf — Vienna, Austria (RECRUITING)
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.
Conditions: Brain Injuries