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Problem-Solving Training for Concussion

NCT05837676 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 134

Last updated 2025-09-08

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Summary

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

  • Brain Concussion

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Problem Solving Training for Concussion

PST-Concussion is a combined treatment consisting of brief problem-solving training, standard concussion education, motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and compensatory cognitive strategies.

OTHER

Treatment as usual

Patients assigned to TAU will receive the care that they and their providers determine is necessary to best manage their presenting concerns.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • VA Office of Research and Development

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Paul R. King, PhD · VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-10-01
Primary Completion
2027-03-31
Completion
2027-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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