BrainHQ for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Veterans and Soldiers

Study Name
BRAVE Trial: Broad-spectrum Cognitive Remediation Available to Veterans: Effects of a Brain Plasticity-based Program in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

Institution
Mount Sinai Hospital, UCSF, Connecticut VA, Boston VA, Walter Reed MMC, Baylor/Houston VA, Tripler Army Medicine Center

Author(s)
Gordon W, Ruff R, Bell M, Milberg B, French L, Levin H, Newsome M, Grills C

Indication
Brain Injury

Description
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of BrainHQ on the cognitive abilities, functional status and quality of life of soldiers and veterans diagnosed with persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) following a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI, also referred to as a concussion, or blast exposure), as compared to a computer-based control. The study has been funded by the US Department of Defense and is in progress.

Status
In-progress