The efficacy of biofeedback training to regulate emotions following traumatic brain injury

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: traumatic brain injury; emotion regulation; emotional well-being; psychological distress; sleep disturbances; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Anxiety; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618002031246
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of New South Wales

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-11-26
• Study Start: 2018-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 14 January 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals with who have sustained a traumatic brain injury of at least moderate severity (as indexed by a post traumatic amnesia greater than 24 hours or other brain injury markers of changes to brain CT)
- Aged 16 years or over at the time of injury
- At least 12 months post injury
- Able to provide informed consent
- Fluent in conversational English to complete assessment

Exclusion Criteria

- Any history of pre-existing neurological disorder (i.e., stroke, meningitis, or tumour)
- Less than 12 months post injury
- Sustained their injury during childhood or adolescence (< 16 years)
- Those who sustained concussions or brain injuries of mild severity (PTA < 24 hours)
- Non English speaking or communication issues (i.e., dysphagia or aphasia)
- Current treatment with psycho-active medications
- Any history of heart problems or abnormal ECG

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified