Training to improve cognitive control after brain injury
Goal Management Training (GMT) for Improvement of Cognitive Control Function After Acquired Brain Injury
NA · St. Olavs Hospital · NCT06604000
This study is testing if a special training program can help people who have had a brain injury improve their thinking skills and stay on track with support from smartphone reminders.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 116 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Olavs Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Trondheim) |
| Trial ID | NCT06604000 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of Goal Management Training (GMT) in enhancing cognitive control functions in individuals who have suffered an acquired brain injury. Participants will receive GMT in small groups, with a focus on identifying predictors of treatment outcomes and the impact of additional support through smartphone cues and booster sessions. The study employs a rigorous methodology, including self-report measures and performance-based cognitive testing, to assess changes in cognitive function over time. Data will be analyzed using advanced statistical techniques to ensure robust findings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 who are at least 12 months post-acquired brain injury and report cognitive control issues.
Not a fit: Patients with major psychiatric disorders, ongoing substance abuse, or significant language and cognitive impairments may not benefit from this training.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could significantly improve cognitive control and executive function in patients recovering from brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in cognitive rehabilitation approaches similar to GMT, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 with acquired brain injury with no concomitant diseases minimum 12 months' post-injury/surgery, reporting cognitive control problems by structured interview or clinical performance measures. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-fluency in Norwegian Language * Major psychiatric disorder or reported ongoing alcohol or substance abuse. * Premorbid neurological disease or insult and/or comorbid neurological disease. * Aphasia or other specified language problems causing potential communication problems. * Impaired basic linguistic, mnemonic, motor, or perceptual function that can interfere with the ability to engage with training or estimated IQ \< 85
Where this trial is running
Trondheim
- St. Olavs Hospital — Trondheim, Norway (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexander Olsen — National Taiwan Normal University
- Study coordinator: Alexander Olsen, PhD
- Email: alexander.olsen@ntnu.no
- Phone: +4791722824
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: Acquired Brain Injury, Executive Function Disorder, acquired brain injury, goal management training, executive function, cognitive control, GMT, cognitive rehabilitation