The proposed study will evaluate a new approach to cognitive rehabilitation of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) using a brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). Specifically, we will investigate how tDCS combined with cognitive training improves deficits to attention and working memory in Active Duty Service Members with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Measures of attention-related brain activity, neurocognitive assessments, and self-reported clinical outcomes will be used to determine effects of tDCS vs. sham tDCS when paired with a cognitive training intervention. By doing this study, we hope to find a reliable, noninvasive, and efficient method of treating mild TBI cognitive symptoms.
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Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline SDMT at 1 week after the intervention.
Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline SDMT at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT)
Timeframe: Change from 1 week post-intervention SDMT at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Attention Module
Timeframe: Change from Baseline NAB Attention Module at 1 week after the intervention.
Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Attention Module
Timeframe: Change from Baseline NAB Attention Module at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) Attention Module
Timeframe: Change from 1 week post-intervention NAB Attention Module at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline EEG at 1 week after the intervention.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline EEG at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Timeframe: Change from 1 week post-intervention EEG at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline NSI at 1 week after the intervention.
Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline NSI at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory (NSI)
Timeframe: Change from 1 week post-intervention NSI at 6 weeks after the intervention.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) w/out contrast (optional)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline MRI at 1 week after the intervention.