CompletedNot Applicable

Internet-Based Treatment for Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries & Their Families: Counselor Assisted Problem Solving

United States132 participantsStarted 2007-03

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an Internet-based psychosocial treatment in improving problem-solving, communication skills, stress management strategies, and coping among children who have had a traumatic brain injury and their families.

Who can participate

Age range12 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Moderate to severe TBI that occurred within the last 6 months * Overnight hospital stay * English-speaking * Parent must be willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Child does not live with parents or guardian * Child or parent has history of hospitalization for psychiatric problem * TBI is a result of child abuse * Child suffered a nonblunt injury (e.g., projectile wound, stroke, drowning, or other form of asphyxiation) * Diagnosed with moderate or severe mental retardation, autism, or a significant developmental disability

What they're measuring

Parent report measures

Timeframe: 5 years

Teen self-report measures

Timeframe: 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00409448

SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-07

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