Testing a Group Memory Training Program for People With Brain Injuries

NCT06800040 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 2 other identifiers: REC North ID nr. 79366838355/HNI0056-24
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a 6-week group-based memory training program for individuals experiencing memory problems after acquired brain injury (ABI). Memory impairment is a prevalent consequence of neurological disorders like stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), anoxia, brain tumours, or brain infections, collectively termed acquired brain injury (ABI). While memory rehabilitation has shown promise in improving cognitive function in ABI patients, individualised treatments can be resource-intensive and not readily accessible to all in need. The program "Group-Based Memory Rehabilitation to Improve Memory for Everyday Tasks" offers an evidence-based, group-based intervention. Previous studies have demonstrated its efficacy in enhancing everyday memory function, including increased use of memory strategies, achievement of memory-related goals, and improvements in learning ability, both in the subacute and chronic phase post-injury. Furthermore, recent investigations have shown comparable efficacy when delivering the program through telehealth platforms (video conferencing). The investigators have meticulously translated and adapted the memory program to suit Norwegian conditions. As far as the investigators are aware, this is the first time the program has undergone translation and adaptation for Norwegian speakers. This study aims to evaluate the memory program's feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness in a Norwegian context, aiming to support its implementation in local health services. Both physical face-to-face groups as well as telehealth delivery through videoconferencing will be evaluated. Telehealth delivery will be utilised to overcome geographical barriers and enhance accessibility for patients residing in rural or remote areas in Northern Norway, where rehabilitation services are recognized as an unmet need. A total of five groups will be run during 2025 and 2026. Three of the three groups will be digital via videoconferencing.

Conditions

Acquired Brain Injury (Including Stroke)

Keywords

Memory rehabilitation; Cognitive rehabilitation; Acquired brain injury; Rehabilitation after brain injury

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Feasibility of memory training intervention: Demand for the treatment

  The demand for the treatment will be assessed by number of participants enrolled.

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Feasibility of memory training intervention: Adherence

  Adherence to treatment will be measured by dropout rate.

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Feasibility of memory training intervention: Acceptability by participants

  Acceptability by participants will be assessed through perceptions of usefulness, measured by responses to evaluation forms.

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Feasibility of memory training intervention: Format of delivery

  Acceptability of format of delivery (face-to-face and/or telehealth attendance) will be assessed through responses to evaluation forms.

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Memory training effectiveness

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Memory training effectiveness

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Strategy use

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Objective verbal memory functioning

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Objective visual memory functioning

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

Other Outcomes (3)

• Objective attention functioning

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Emotional symptoms/distress

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

• Emotional Well-being

  From enrollment to the end of follow up 3 months after the intervention

Study Arms (1)

Memory training

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Memory training

Interventions

Memory training BEHAVIORAL

Memory training

Memory training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• memory problems.
• sufficient Norwegian language skills to participate in assessments and group treatment.
• age between 18 and 75 years.

You may not qualify if:

• diagnosis of comorbid progressive neurodegenerative disorder, or serious major somatic or psychiatric conditions (e.g bipolar disorder, psychosis, severe depression)
• major cognitive impairment preventing assessment and group participation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital of North Norway: lead

Study Sites (1)

University Hospital of North Norway

Tromsø, Norway

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Brain Injuries

Interventions

Cognitive Training

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Craniocerebral Trauma; Trauma, Nervous System; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurological Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head of research

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 13, 2024
• First Posted: January 29, 2025
• Study Start: February 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2027
• Last Updated: July 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Locations

NO (1)