Virtual Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for Adults 18 to 65 With Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Challenges Related to Trauma

What this Trial Is About

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are studying a program designed to improve thinking and memory for people affected by trauma, including asylum seekers, refugees, survivors of intimate partner violence, and others with traumatic brain injury TBI. The study assesses whether this virtual cognitive rehabilitation program, delivered by a trained paraprofessional, is practical and helpful for adults aged 18 to 65 who have experienced mild to moderate TBI and cognitive difficulties. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will start the cognitive rehabilitation program immediately, consisting of eight virtual sessions covering topics like memory strategies and cognitive exercises. The other group will wait for about 12 weeks before receiving the same program. Assessments will be conducted at the start, around 12 weeks, and about 24 weeks after the baseline to measure outcomes. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires and cognitive assessments at these time points to evaluate acceptability, feasibility, and satisfaction with the program, along with potential improvements in cognitive symptoms and post-concussive effects. The program is delivered virtually in English or Spanish, with follow-ups extending up to 24 weeks from the start. The study aims to gather important information on how well this intervention works for trauma-exposed adults with cognitive challenges.

Cognitive Rehabilitation for Victims of War and Related Traumas With Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Impairment