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Comparison of prospective memory rehabilitation programmes for adults with traumatic brain injury

Evaluation of rehabilitation strategies for prospective memory in individuals with traumatic brain injury


Sponsor

Griffith University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Mar 3, 2004

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 60 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is for adults who have had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and have trouble with prospective memory — remembering to do things in the future (like taking medicine or keeping appointments). This is one of the most common and disabling memory problems after a brain injury. The study compares two different rehabilitation programmes designed to improve this type of memory. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 60 years old - You have been diagnosed with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury - You can communicate in English - You can move around independently (by walking or using a manual or electric wheelchair) - You have a close family member or friend who can also take part in the study - You have problems with prospective memory (confirmed by an assessment) You may NOT be eligible if: - You have severe behavioural problems that would make it unsafe or impractical to take part in community-based rehabilitation - You have not yet fully emerged from coma or post-traumatic amnesia - You have severe communication difficulties (e.g., significant aphasia that prevents diary use) - You have significant visual impairment - You have a pre-existing psychiatric or neurological condition - You have been discharged to a residential care facility - Your prospective memory testing shows you are within the normal range Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

In this randomised controlled trial, four memory rehabilitation programmes will be compared namely 1) self-awareness training plus compensatory training, 2) self-awareness training plus remedial train

In this randomised controlled trial, four memory rehabilitation programmes will be compared namely 1) self-awareness training plus compensatory training, 2) self-awareness training plus remedial training, 3) placebo plus compensatory training, and 4) placebo plus remedial training. A pretest/post-test/follow-up independent-groups design will be used to compare the relative effectiveness of compensatory versus remedial rehabilitation and self-awareness training. Participants will be randomly assigned to the 4 programmes giving 25 participants in each group. Participants will have a 4-week pre-intervention period, then participate in an individual rehabilitation programme for 8 weeks (2 weeks self-awareness training or placebo plus 6 weeks compensatory or remedial training). This will enable the effects of the two components (i.e. remedial versus compensatory training and self-awareness training versus placebo) to be evaluated separately.


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Australia

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