Training Attention in Children with Acquired Brain Injury

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Acquired Brain Injury; Inattention; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000511134
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Kim Cornish

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Is between the ages of 4 and 9 years 11 months at the time of randomisation
- Has a primary diagnosis of an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Has an attentional deficit as determined by the Conners EC or Conners 3 parent rating scale. Score above 60 (t-score: elevated range) on either of the subscales relating to inattentive behaviour (inattention: DSM Inattentive) of the Conners 3, or on the inattention/hyperactivity subscale of the Conners EC
- At least 6 months has passed since the time of injury (in the case of TBI) or the conclusion of treatment e.g. chemotherapy (in the case of ABI due to cancers).
- Has a legally acceptable representative capable of understanding the informed consent document and providing consent on the participant’s behalf

Exclusion Criteria

- Has a sensory or physical impairment that affects capacity to comprehend and follow study instructions
- Has had a previous brain injury
- Prior diagnosis of developmental delay
- Diagnosed or borderline intellectual delay (IQ < 80 on the WASI or WPPSI)
- More than 6 years has passed since the time of injury, or in the case of ABI due to cancers, since the conclusion of treatment (including chemotherapy)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified