Strategy Based Technique to Enhance Memory (STEM) for Improving New Learning and Memory (NLM) in Moderate to Severe TBI

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Conditions studied: Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a memory enhancement technique in persons with a Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI). The study is designed to research how well this technique can help people with TBI improve their memory and their ability to function better in everyday life

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04054596

Run by

Kessler Foundation

People needed

80

Starts

2017-12-01

Expected to finish

2024-07-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-20

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• In order to participate in this study I must meet the following requirements:
• I am between the ages of 18-65.
• I have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least 1 year ago.
• I can read and speak English fluently.
• I have difficulties with learning and memory skills.

You may not qualify if…

• I have had a prior stroke or neurological injury/disease other than TBI.
• I have a history of significant psychiatric illness (for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I or II.
• I have a significant alcohol or drug abuse history (inpatient Treatment).
• I am taking certain medications that might exclude me from the research. The study team will review my medications with me.

Where it is running

• Kessler Foundation — East Hanover, New Jersey, United States

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