RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06150196

Brain Health & Wellness Classes for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury

Comparison of Mindfulness-Wellness Class Versus Brain Health Education in Veterans With mTBI


Sponsor

East Bay Institute for Research and Education

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is testing the usefulness of two types of Brain Health \& Wellness classes for Veterans with a history of concussion to improve mental health.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • years old
  • chronic history (\>6 months) of one or more mTBIs
  • current diagnosis of PTSD
  • at least one self-reported cognitive symptom

Exclusion Criteria7

  • no history of other neurologic disease (e.g., tumor, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's)
  • no history of major brain surgery
  • no history of moderate or severe TBI
  • no active alcohol or drug dependence or abuse within previous 30 days
  • no history of severe psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia)
  • no current suicidal ideation/risk
  • no clinically severe medical illness requiring treatment

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindfulness-based Stress Reduction class

9-week standard Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction class training on mindfulness techniques, medication, and yoga

BEHAVIORALBrain Health Education class

9-week Brain Health education class that involves lectures/discussion about how the brain works and recovers after brain injury


Locations(1)

VA Northern California Health Care System

Martinez, California, United States

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