A Trial of Two On-Line Interventions for Child Brain Injury

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury; Depression; Anxiety Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT00178022
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

Brief Summary

The primary aims of this project are to examine the feasibility and relative efficacy of two models of on-line intervention for families of children with traumatic brain injury: one, a model emphasizing cognitive appraisals and problem solving skills; the other, emphasizing linking families to resources and providing professionally-moderated peer support.

Detailed Description

The feasibility of the two interventions will be evaluated by examining family utilization of on-line materials and satisfaction with receiving services this way. Previous studies suggest the longer-term effects of TBI often create significant stress for both child and family and the need for psychological services.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-02
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-13
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-15
• Study Completion: 2006-09
• Status Verified: 2008-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-05-27
• Last Update Posted: 2008-05-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• Child between 5 and 17 years old who experienced a TBI in the past 12 months

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Previous investigations using problem solving therapy have documented large effect sizes on measures of problem solving and depression.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Similarly, the single previous controlled intervention following pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) demonstrated a large effect on self-report measures of depression and anxiety.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pittsburgh; 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States