RECRUITING

Problem-Solving Training for Concussion

Study Overview

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Description

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as concussion, is a common injury sustained by Veterans. While most individuals who sustain mTBI experience a complete recovery within several weeks of injury, many Veterans with history of mTBI report frequent and long-lasting neurobehavioral complaints and functional impairment. Though research suggests that these outcomes are strongly influenced by co-occurring conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and chronic pain, evidence-based interventions capable of addressing this wide array of concerns are lacking. This study seeks to address this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of a brief and flexible behavioral health treatment (Problem-Solving Training for Concussion, or PST-Concussion), which was designed to be delivered by generalist providers working in VA primary care settings. If PST-Concussion is shown to be effective, this skills-focused intervention may help improve Veterans' recovery experience following mTBI.

Official Title

Problem-Solving Training for Concussion (PST-Concussion): A Brief, Skills-Focused Intervention to Improve Functional Outcomes in Veterans With mTBI and Co-occurring Mental Health Symptoms

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-10-01
Study Completion:2027-09-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05837676

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * English-speaking Veteran enrolled in VHA care;
  2. * History of concussion (mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI);
  3. * Current psychological distress;
  4. * Subjective neurocognitive symptoms of \>= 3 months.
  1. * Moderate to severe TBI or other major neurocognitive disorder;
  2. * Psychotic disorder (e.g., schizophrenia spectrum disorder, delusional disorder, bipolar or depressive disorder with psychotic features);
  3. * Acute suicidal ideation;
  4. * Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization within the past 12 months;
  5. * Other illness/ condition that would preclude or predictably influence ability to engage in study visits, as determined by the study team.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Paul R King, PhD
CONTACT
(716) 862-6038
paul.king2@va.gov

Principal Investigator

Paul R. King, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY

Study Locations (Sites)

VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York, 14215-1129
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

  • Paul R. King, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-10-01
Study Completion Date2027-09-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-10-01
Study Completion Date2027-09-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Concussion, Mild
  • Veterans
  • Neurobehavioral Manifestations
  • Psychological Distress

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Brain Concussion