Effects of LEDs on Memory in TBI Patients

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Conditions studied: Traumatic Brain Injury

In brief

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether transcranial, high-intensity LED placed on the scalp can improve working memory in people who have sustained a concussion with lingering effects or a mild brain injury.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01598532

Run by

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

People needed

22

Starts

2009-09-01

Expected to finish

2013-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-09-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male or female, Ages 18-65
• sustained a mild traumatic brain injury(mTBI) at least 6 months ago
• mTBI is defined as < 30 minutes loss of consciousness and <30 minutes, post trauma amnesia
• since the injury patient continues having problems with memory and thinking ability

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 18 or older than 65
• mTBI occured less than 6 months ago
• moderate to severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• non-closed head injury
• presence of craniotomy, craniectomy, or ventriculoperitoneal shunt
• Non-English speaking subjects - Neuropsychological Tests only in English
• Neuropsychological Screening Test Scores not at least 2 SD below norm on one of the neuropsychological tests or not 1 SD below norm on at least two of the tests administered during screening)

Where it is running

• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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