A pilot study of a teleheath intervention (Teen Online Problem Solving -TOPS) aimed at improving adolescent behavioural outcomes and family functioning following traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001615471
• Lead Sponsor: Auckland University of Technology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-11-22
• Study Completion: 2017-09-03
• Last Update Posted: 21 September 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescents (11-18 years at injury) with a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained within the last 24 months; teen must reside with a parent with high speed internet access; and parent-reported behavioural difficulties post-TBI.

Exclusion Criteria

Adolescents with a history of significant cognitive impairment (less that 70 as defined by standardised cognitive testing), and/or congenital abnormalities preventing active participation. Families where the parent has recently had prolonged hospitalisation for psychiatric problems. Non-English speaking families will also be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To examine the feasibility of using TOPS in NZ. Feasibility will be assessed by examining the following processes and/or study data - establishment of recruitment site/s, participant referrals, eligibility checks, recruitment rate, randomisation, participant adherence to study processes (i.e., completion of homework, engagement with online materials, etc), online therapy delivery (i.e., number of sessions completed), technical difficulties, monitoring of any participant withdrawals, completion of baseline and follow-up assessments.[Feasibility data will be collated for each participant at the conclusion of their involvement in the study (i.e., 4-weeks after the completion of treatment). ]