Status:

COMPLETED

Strategy Based Technique to Enhance Memory (STEM) for Improving New Learning and Memory (NLM) in Moderate to Severe TBI

Lead Sponsor:

Kessler Foundation

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Conditions:

Traumatic Brain Injury

Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a memory enhancement technique in persons with a Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI). The study is designed to research how well this...

Detailed Description

Impairments in higher level cognitive processing, such as new learning and memory, are common in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)and negatively impact multiple aspects of everyday life, including occupati...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • In order to participate in this study I must meet the following requirements:
  • I am between the ages of 18-65.
  • I have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least 1 year ago.
  • I can read and speak English fluently.
  • I have difficulties with learning and memory skills.

Exclusion

  • I have had a prior stroke or neurological injury/disease other than TBI.
  • I have a history of significant psychiatric illness (for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I or II.
  • I have a significant alcohol or drug abuse history (inpatient Treatment).
  • I am taking certain medications that might exclude me from the research. The study team will review my medications with me.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04054596

Start Date

December 1 2017

End Date

July 31 2024

Last Update

March 20 2025

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Kessler Foundation

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States, 07936