Executive Dysfunction & Suicide: An Exploration Of Risk Factors In Traumatically Brain Injured Veterans

This is a study to learn more about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and suicidal behaviors. The purpose of this research is to find out more about the issues related to these conditions. This study seeks to explore the relationship between executive dysfunction and suicidal behavior in an outpatient population.

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Key information

Conditions

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Brain Diseases Brain Injuries Brain Injuries, Traumatic Central Nervous System Diseases Craniocerebral Trauma Nervous System Diseases Suicidal Behavior Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–74 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosis of traumatic brain injury, history of suicidal behavior.
Age 18-74.
Currently receiving care through the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) Denver VA TBI Interdisciplinary Team.

Exclusion criteria

History of other significant neurological disease.
Diagnosis of Schizophrenia.
Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) performance lower than 50%.
Behavior which could be described as Substance Abuse in the 7 days prior to participation.
Current guardianship or mention of recommendation for guardianship in medical chart within the past six months.
Inability to read the informed consent document.
Inability to adequately respond to questions regarding the informed consent procedure.
Significant hearing impairment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: May 6, 2010
Registry last updated: Apr 26, 2011

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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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