Rehabilitation of Executive Functioning in Veterans With PTSD and Mild TBI

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Conditions studied: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion

In brief

One of the most pressing concerns within the VA currently is the provision of interventions that address the cognitive as well as emotional problems faced by Veterans with concurrent mild TBI and PTSD. One purpose of this study is to learn more about how PTSD and mild brain injury influences how people think, act, and feel. This may include how people pay attention, keep information in memory, organize plans for achieving important goals, and manage stress. Another purpose of this research is to learn more about the effects of cognitive training on the thinking, behavior, and emotions of individuals with PTSD and mild brain injury - both in the short- and long-term. With this research, the investigators hope to better understand and treat cognitive and emotional difficulties that can occur due to PTSD and mild brain injury.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01921179

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

76

Starts

2013-07-31

Expected to finish

2018-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-02-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of PTSD
• History of mild TBI, including concussion > 6 months ago
• Cognitive difficulties affecting daily functioning
• Age 18-75
• Veteran
• At least 12th grade education or equivalent

You may not qualify if…

• Amnesic/Severe memory problems
• Active Substance Abuse/Dependence
• Medical condition that may affect mental status/disrupt study participation
• Active psychotropic medication changes
• Participation in evidence-based PTSD treatment

Where it is running

• Martinez Outpatient Clinic and Community Living Center, Martinez, CA — Martinez, California, United States
• San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA — San Francisco, California, United States

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