Actively Recruiting
Problem-Solving Training for Concussion
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-09-08
134
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Problem-Solving Training for Concussion
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- English-speaking Veteran enrolled in VHA care
- History of concussion (mild traumatic brain injury or mTBI)
- Current psychological distress
- Subjective neurocognitive symptoms lasting 3 months or more
You will not qualify if you...
- Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury or other major neurocognitive disorder
- Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia spectrum, delusional disorder, or bipolar/depressive disorder with psychotic features
- Acute suicidal thoughts
- Inpatient psychiatric hospitalization within the past 12 months
- Any illness or condition that would interfere with participation as determined by the study team
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York, United States, 14215-1129
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
P
Paul R King, 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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