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NCT Number: NCT00166348

Does Cognitive Rehabilitation Demonstrate Benefits in the Group Setting With People Whom Have Experienced Brain Injury?

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is benefit from providing cognitive rehabilitation in the group setting. Several standardized tools will be used to measure progress when a participant enters the group, leaves the group and at a one year follow-up.

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Key information

Conditions

Brain Injuries Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Craniocerebral Trauma Nervous System Diseases Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

About this study

This research study will look at the outcome benefits of providing cognitive rehabilitation, utilizing the group process. Criteria for selecting the appropriate participants, group format and structure, as well as use of standardized assessments. The assessments used: Three Step Calendar Approach, (Sohlberg and Mateer) Satisfaction With Life scale (SWLS), Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ), Independent Living Scale, and the Vocational Independence Scale. The group setting provides an atmosphere to work on building communication skills through peer feedback and to develop psychological coping strategies. Techniques such as the problem solving format and a calendar system. Analysis and outcomes of 17 past group participants were analyzed supporting cognitive rehabilitation in the group setting.

Of the 20 participants, 3 chose not to be included.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All participants involved in the Cognitive Rehabilitation Outpatient Group within the study time frame are eligible to be in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive Group Therapy

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. provide evidence which supports cognitive therapy in a group setting

  2. less labor intensive

  3. cost effectiveness

  4. peer feedback is effective

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Collaborators

  • Bergequist, Thomas, Ph.D.
  • Brown, Allen, M.D.
  • Nicloe Holzworth, OTR/L
  • Sue Lepore, OTR/L
  • Walter Stobaugh. LICSW

Registry information

Official study title

Efficacy of Group Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Acquired Brain Injury

Important dates

Study start
2003
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2008
First posted
Sep 14, 2005
Registry last updated
Jan 20, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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