RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04614922

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Rehabilitation of Post-concussion Symptoms

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Rehabilitation of Post-concussion Symptoms: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

St. Olavs Hospital

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Oct 29, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Post-Concussion Syndrome Post-Traumatic Headache

Summary

The investigators aim to evaluate effects of an outpatient rehabilitation program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy compared to usual care on function in patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and post-traumatic headache (PTH). This study builds on the investigators' previous observational studies and treatment studies in this patient group.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for people with post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic headache. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAcceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT-based rehabilitation is an interdisciplinary group rehabilitation which includes 7 sessions of group-based ACT therapy. Each session lasts 2½ hours and is offered twice a week. The ACT sessions will be based on a detailed intervention manual, developed specifically for group treatment. Each group will include a maximum of eight patients. The patients are asked to do homework between each ACT-group session.