Comparison of Two Group Wellness Interventions for Individuals With Neurologic Conditions and Their Support Persons

Description

Approximately 5.3 million people live with a long-term disability resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and between 5-8% of those older than 60 suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia (ADRD). Consequences of these conditions can result in dramatic and persistent changes in functioning, impacting not only the patients, but also loved ones who become informal support persons. Many existing services help the family in the moment, but do not address long-term wellness. Thus, the purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of group wellness treatments for individuals with chronic mild TBI, moderate to severe TBI, and ADRD and their support persons.

Conditions

Traumatic Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Injury Traumatic Moderate, Brain Injury Traumatic Severe, Dementia

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Approximately 5.3 million people live with a long-term disability resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and between 5-8% of those older than 60 suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia (ADRD). Consequences of these conditions can result in dramatic and persistent changes in functioning, impacting not only the patients, but also loved ones who become informal support persons. Many existing services help the family in the moment, but do not address long-term wellness. Thus, the purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of group wellness treatments for individuals with chronic mild TBI, moderate to severe TBI, and ADRD and their support persons.

Comparison of Two Group Wellness Interventions for Individuals With Neurologic Conditions and Their Support Persons: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Comparison of Two Group Wellness Interventions for Individuals With Neurologic Conditions and Their Support Persons

Condition
Traumatic Brain Injury
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

East Hanover

Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, New Jersey, United States, 07936

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * age 18-64
  • * at least one year post injury
  • * can read and speak English fluently
  • * has a support person who is willing to participate in the study
  • * has had a prior stroke or neurological disease other than TBI
  • * has unstable or uncontrolled seizures
  • * has been hospitalized due to a significant psychiatric illness (for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) in the past three months
  • * current alcohol and/or drug use that interferes with ability to carry out common everyday functions

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Kessler Foundation,

Study Record Dates

2025-09