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Pilot Study of Neurofeedback for Photosensitivity in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-12-16
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to complete a pilot study testing the feasibility and acceptability of low-intensity pulse-based transcranial stimulation (LIP-tES) neurofeedback intervention for reducing photosensitivity symptoms in Veterans with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The study will also complete resting-state MRI scans to assess neurophysiological markers of photosensitivity and changes associated with LIP-tES intervention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pilot Study of Neurofeedback for Photosensitivity in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Documented history of mild traumatic brain injury at least 6 months before the first study visit
- Documented symptoms of photosensitivity
- Eye exam within the past 12 months showing best-corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better, normal pupil function, normal color vision, no abnormalities on OCT scan, and normal Humphrey Visual Field test
You will not qualify if you...
- History of strabismus or amblyopia
- Significant clouding of the eye media that reduces light entering one or both eyes
- Past or current retinal or optic nerve disease in one or both eyes
- History of stroke or visual neglect
- History of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis
- History of epilepsy or seizures
- History of motor tics
- Current use of medications or substances that severely affect pupil response or increase photosensitivity
- Impaired decision-making ability
- Illiteracy or inability to understand English
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130-4817
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Research Team
F
Francesca C Fortenbaugh, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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