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Targeting Neuroplasticity for Persistent Post-Concussive Cognitive Symptoms

United States30 participantsStarted 2026-03-05

Plain-language summary

This project investigates an innovative combination of non-invasive neuromodulation (transcranial direct current stimulation - tDCS) and cognitive training as a novel treatment approach aimed at improving function in individuals suffering from persistent post-concussive syndrome (PPCS) following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 * Has sustained a single mTBI 3-12 months prior to enrollment * Meets criteria for PPCS (assessed using the CP Screen) * Has reliable access to a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to provide informed consent or complete study procedures * History of moderate/severe TBI * Significant neurological or psychiatric disorders (other than PPCS-related symptoms like mild depression/anxiety) * Substance dependence within the last six months * Contraindications to tDCS (e.g., implanted metal, skin lesions on scalp)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Efficacy of active tDCS combined with cognitive training compared to sham tDCS combined with cognitive training for improving executive function in individuals with PPCS

Timeframe: Week 4

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07246993

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-01-01

Contact for this trial

Melanie Stimac

612-301-2549 stima011@umn.edu

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