RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07436754

Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two Teletherapy Programs at Improving Psychological Health in People With Brain Injury

Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy (BEST) at Improving Psychological Health in Service Members With Brain Injury

Sponsor

Hackensack Meridian Health

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

May 20, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Alexithymia Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Summary

The purpose of the study is to test two different training programs to find out which is better at helping people with a concussion or mild TBI (mTBI) improve their emotional health and well-being. Study participation is completely remote and will last approximately 8 months total, involving 4 assessment visits and 8 sessions of brain training via a secure video-conferencing platform. The 4 assessment visits (about 30-90 minutes each) include surveys and questionnaires about participant's emotional health. These assessment visits will take place before the training, immediately after the training, 3 months after training and 6 months after training. The 8 sessions of 1-on-1 training (about 60-90 minutes each) will be completed over the course of approximately 1 month.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Program 1 and a behavioral approach called Program 2 for people with alexithymia and mild traumatic brain injury. The study is currently recruiting participants at 3 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALProgram 1

Program 1 will teach participants how to recognize, label, and differentiate their emotions. The program will cover ways to reduce feeling "confused" or numb, and decrease the feelings of anger, stress and being overwhelmed.

BEHAVIORALProgram 2

Program 2 will teach participants strategies to improve their overall brain health and functioning. It will also teach participants how to develop and work towards individualized short-term and long-term goals aimed at improving their quality of life.