Neurofeedback Impact on Veterans With mTBI

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Concussion, mTBI, Post-Concussive Symptoms, Chronic Headache, Chronic Insomnia, Chronic Attention Disorder

In brief

This study will evaluate neurofeedback (NFB) training as a low risk, non-invasive, effective treatment for Veterans diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and experiencing chronic post-concussive symptoms (PCSs). Participants will be randomized into the intervention or control group. Groups will be compared on primary measures of headache, insomnia and attention. Other outcomes of interest include post-traumatic stress symptoms, depression, quality of life and other measures of well-being.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04195685

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

87

Starts

2021-03-16

Expected to finish

2025-02-10

Last updated by the study team

2025-10-30

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Male and non-pregnant female OEF-OIF-OND Veterans diagnosed with mTBI ages 18 to 65
• Complaints of chronic headaches, insomnia, and attention difficulties
• Able to read and write English
• Able to comprehend what they read
• Able to follow directions

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant female Veteran
• Non OEF-OIF-OND Veteran who is diagnosed with mTBI
• Under the age of 18 or over the age of 65
• Severe TBI
• Impaired decision-making capacity
• Unable to comply with study visit schedule
• Suicide Intent as indicated by a positive response to questions 3, 4, 5, or 8 on the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) secondary screen

Where it is running

• VA Pacific Islands Health Care System, Honolulu, HI — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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