What is this study trying to understand?
Based on the public registry summary, this study is trying to understand: Many combat veterans (c-Vs), service members (SMs) and civilians with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI, also termed concussion) suffer from persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) that degrade physical and cognitive well-being and have been linked with early. The study team can confirm the exact objective and what it means for you.
What is a behavioral study?
This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study involving HRV Coherence Ratio, NSI, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Quantitative Sleep Measures, Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC), Cognitive Performance/NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery, Pain Interference/TBI-QoL Pain Interference Short-Form, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), HRV Biofeedback (HRV-B), Psychoeducational (Edu) Comparator Intervention. Phase 2 studies usually explore whether the intervention may work, while continuing to monitor safety.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with ptsd; age range: Over 18 Years. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
You may take part in sessions or exercises related to habits, thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
Could this study affect my mood, habits, motivation, or stress?
Behavioral studies can involve habits, emotions, motivation, stress, sleep, or ways of thinking. Ask whether the intervention could affect your mood or stress, and who to contact if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as recruiting. Individual sites may have different statuses. The research team must confirm whether a site is open and whether you meet the criteria.
