NCT04192227

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare the effect of two different types of group wellness interventions for partner caregivers of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study is designed to evaluate how well these treatments can help TBI partner caregivers improve approach/avoidance behaviors.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2019

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 5, 2019

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 10, 2019

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 15, 2019

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 31, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

June 12, 2023

Status Verified

June 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

December 5, 2019

Last Update Submit

June 9, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

SpousePartnerCaregiversBrain Injuries

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change on Behavioral Inhibition Scale (BIS)

    The BIS measures avoidance of aversive stimuli (e.g., anxiety, fear worry)

    6 weeks (between pre- and post testing)

  • Change on Behavioral Activation Scale (BAS)

    The BAS measures responsiveness to goals, fun, and rewarding stimuli.

    6 weeks (between pre- and post testing)

Study Arms (2)

Wellness Group 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Administered by wellness facilitator and co-facilitator.

Behavioral: EnHAncing BehavIors through wellness TreatmentS (HABITS)

Wellness Group 2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Administered by wellness facilitator and co-facilitator.

Behavioral: EnHAncing BehavIors through wellness TreatmentS (HABITS)

Interventions

Six 75-minute sessions via live video conference wherein participants will receive training in areas of health, wellness and quality of life. Classes will be supplemented with independent homework assignments and discussion on a closed social media forum with peers and facilitators.

Wellness Group 1Wellness Group 2

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • at least 18 years of age.
  • read and speak English fluently.
  • have been in an intimate relationship with a person with TBI for at least one year prior to their injury.
  • partner was discharged from inpatient rehabilitation at least 3 months ago.
  • provide care to partner on a daily basis.
  • have access to the internet in a private location.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254, United States

Location

Kessler Foundation

East Hanover, New Jersey, 07936, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Brain Injuries, TraumaticBrain Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesCraniocerebral TraumaTrauma, Nervous SystemWounds and Injuries

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Senior Research Scientist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 5, 2019

First Posted

December 10, 2019

Study Start

December 15, 2019

Primary Completion

October 31, 2022

Study Completion

October 31, 2022

Last Updated

June 12, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations