This study will examine a cognitive rehabilitation protocol targeted at working memory deficits for adults and children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this randomized clinical trial, the efficacy of Cogmed, a cognitive rehabilitation protocol designed to improve working memory, will be examined in children with TBI. Neuropsychological and daily life functioning will be measured. Participants will be children (N=20) and adults (N=20) with a documented history of TBI. Participants will be randomized to a treatment group or a wait list control group. The Experimental Group will receive the Cogmed working memory training program 30-40 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks for a total training time of approximately 15 hours. The Control Group will be a wait list control group that will cross over into treatment after the follow-up assessment. All subjects will undergo repeat assessments following completion of the working memory training protocol after the 7th week and again at 13 weeks to document changes in working memory performance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
12
Childrens Specialized Hosptial
Mountainside, New Jersey, United States
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Change in scores on standardized tests of working memory
Measured via standardized neuropsychological tests (i.e. paper and pencil testing)
Time frame: Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13
Change in scores on self report measures of emotional functioning, assessed via questionnaire
Time frame: Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13
Change in scores on self report measures of memory functioning, assessed via questionniare
Time frame: Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13
Change in scores on self report measures of quality of life, assessed via questionnaire
Time frame: Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13
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