Training program to improve social skills and employment for young people with traumatic brain injury
Assistive Soft Skills and Employment Training (ASSET) in Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is testing a training program to help young people aged 15-25 with traumatic brain injuries improve their social skills and get ready for jobs.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kessler Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (East Hanover, New Jersey) |
| Trial ID | NCT05705817 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on adolescents and young adults aged 15-25 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and aims to enhance their social skills and employment readiness through a program called Assistive Soft Skills and Employment Training (ASSET). The program addresses the social functioning difficulties often faced by individuals post-TBI, which can hinder their ability to form and maintain relationships and transition into the workforce. By providing targeted interventions, the study seeks to improve participants' quality of life and social participation as they move into adulthood. Participants must be at least one year post-injury to be eligible for the program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents and young adults aged 15-25 who are at least one year post-injury from a traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients with significant neurological histories other than their TBI or those with unstable or uncontrolled seizures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the social skills and employment opportunities for young individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While specific similar studies were not mentioned, the focus on social skills training for individuals with disabilities has shown promise in improving social participation and employment outcomes in related fields.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 15-25 * At least one year post injury. Exclusion Criteria: * any other significant neurological history other than their TBI. * unstable or uncontrolled seizures (as defined by an increase in the rate of seizures over the 3 months before study participation)
Where this trial is running
East Hanover, New Jersey
- Kessler Foundation — East Hanover, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jeannie Lengenfelder — Kessler Foundation
- Study coordinator: Jeannie Lengenfelder
- Email: jlengenfelder@kesslerfoundation.org
- Phone: 19733248447
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.