ArticleBMJ neurology open2024
Pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial of cognitive-behavioural therapy for functional cognitive disorder after concussion.
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Feasibility of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Functional Memory Symptoms After Concussion
REhabilitation of MEMory Symptoms After BRain Concussion
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Concussion: A Comprehensive Review of Current Evidence.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- Functional Neurological Symptoms After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review and Framework for Differentiating Functional and Organic Post-Concussion Presentations.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Cognitive rehabilitation for functional neurological disorder.CNS spectrums · 2025Review
- Randomised controlled feasibility trial of online group acceptance and commitment therapy for functional cognitive disorder.BJPsych open · 2025Article
- Feasibility trial of a self-help digital intervention for functional cognitive disorder.Brain communications · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Functional cognitive disorder (FCD) may be common after a concussion, and no evidence-based treatment options are available. The current study evaluated the feasibility of a novel cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) protocol tailored to FCD after concussion. Methods: Participants were randomised to CBT (n=11) or the current standard of care, cognitive rehabilitation (n=13). Both interventions consisted of eleven 50 min manualised videoconference sessions. CBT involved cognitive reappraisal and exposure-based strategies. Cognitive rehabilitation involved traditional memory compensation strategy training. Prespecified feasibility criteria were set for recruitment, perceived credibility, patient adherence, therapist protocol compliance and retention. The primary efficacy outcome was the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire-Satisfaction (MMQ-S). The first five CBT completers completed a semistructured interview about their experience with the intervention. Results: Most feasibility benchmarks were met, as 86% of invited patients consented, 96% of participants rated their intervention as credible, participants attended 96% of sessions, therapists covered all essential content in 94% of sessions and 100% of participants completed the post-treatment evaluation. Both groups improved on the MMQ-S. Post-treatment MMQ-S scores were similar between groups (Cohen's d=-0.05 (95% CI [-0.86, 0.75])). Two themes resulted from the qualitative data analysis, which highlighted aspects of the CBT interventions that participants valued. Implications: This pilot trial supports the feasibility of CBT tailored to FCD after concussion and suggests that patients with FCD may benefit from either CBT or standard cognitive rehabilitation. A larger trial is needed to evaluate the efficacy of these interventions for FCD after concussion and potentially FCD in other clinical contexts. Trial registration number: NCT05581810.
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