Trial reportThe Journal of head trauma rehabilitation
Cognitive Rehabilitation With Mobile Technology and Social Support for Veterans With TBI and PTSD: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Opportunities and challenges in leveraging digital technology for mental health system strengthening: a systematic review to inform interventions in the United Arab Emirates.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review on integrated care for traumatic brain injury, mental health, and substance use.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Description and Effectiveness of Environmental Approaches to Cognitive Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.Neuropsychology review · 2026Review
- Case Reports in the Integration of Technology with Cognitive Rehabilitation for Individuals with Memory Concerns and Their Care Partners.Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists · 2025Article
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of adverse events in clinical trials of mental health apps.NPJ digital medicine · 2024Article
- Mobile Application Applied for Cognitive Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- A Qualitative Exploration of the Use of Service Dogs in Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.Psychiatric research and clinical practice · 2023Article
- Mild traumatic brain injury, PTSD symptom severity, and behavioral dyscontrol: a LIMBIC-CENC study.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
- Evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related comorbidities in clinical studies.Journal of medicine and life · 2022Review
- Scientific Publication Patterns of Mobile Technologies and Apps for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment: Bibliometric Co-Word Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
- The Effect of Smartphone-Based Cognitive Training on the Functional/Cognitive Markers of Schizophrenia: A One-Year Randomized Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate effects of cognitive rehabilitation with mobile technology and social support on veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
participantsThere were 112 dyads, comprised by a veteran and a family member or friend (224 participants in total).
designDyads were randomized to the following: (1) a novel intervention, Cognitive Applications for Life Management (CALM), involving goal management training plus mobile devices for cueing and training attentional control; or (2) Brain Health Training, involving psychoeducation plus mobile devices to train visual memory. MAIN MEASURES: Executive dysfunction (disinhibition, impulsivity) and emotional dysregulation (anger, maladaptive interpersonal behaviors) collected prior to randomization and following intervention completion at 6 months.
resultsThe clinical trial yielded negative findings regarding executive dysfunction but positive findings on measures of emotion dysregulation. Veterans randomized to CALM reported a 25% decrease in anger over 6 months compared with 8% reduction in the control (B = -5.27, P = .008). Family/friends reported that veterans randomized to CALM engaged in 26% fewer maladaptive interpersonal behaviors (eg, aggression) over 6 months compared with 6% reduction in the control (B = -2.08, P = .016). An unanticipated result was clinically meaningful change in reduced PTSD symptoms among veterans randomized to CALM (P < .001).
conclusionThis preliminary study demonstrated effectiveness of CALM for reducing emotional dysregulation in veterans with TBI and PTSD.
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