Training to Reconnect With Emotional Awareness Therapy (TREAT)

Understanding Emotions After Brain Injury

Training to Reconnect With Emotional Awareness Therapy (TREAT)
Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to help healthcare professionals better understand traumatic brain injury and the management of emotional problems. The purpose of this study is to examine how treatment program changes participants awareness and understanding of their emotions, and ability to control their emotions.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to help healthcare professionals better understand traumatic brain injury and the management of emotional problems. After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), problems with emotions are common and these problems are often linked to negative outcomes. We developed a treatment program that aims to improve emotional awareness and understanding after TBI. Emotional awareness and understanding is important for controlling emotions, which is a frequent problem after TBI. The purpose of this study is to examine how the treatment program changes participant's awareness and understanding of their emotions and ability to control their emotions.
 
 
Participants will be compensated for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: emotion,brain,brain injury,alexithymia,traumatic brain injury
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
People who have had a complicated mild, moderate, or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and who have moderate to high screening alexithymia scores
Greater than or equal to 1 year post-injury
Exclusion Criteria
Premorbid neurological disorder (e.g., stroke, autism, developmental delay)
Diagnosis of major psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia)
Degenerative neurological condition
Unable to follow directions
Visual or hearing impairments that would impede participation
Unable to communicate verbally
Unstable or anticipated medication changes during study participation
Active psychological treatment
Actively participating in the TBIMS Alexithymia Outcome Module (however, if they participated in the TBIMS Alexithymia Outcome Module and completed their participation, then they can participate in TREAT)

This study investigates how traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects emotional awareness and control. TBI can cause problems with emotions, leading to negative outcomes. The study will look at how a treatment program can improve understanding and control of emotions in people with TBI.

Participants will be involved in a treatment program designed to enhance their awareness and understanding of emotions. This program aims to help them better control their emotions, which is a common issue after experiencing TBI.

  • Who can participate: Individuals who have had a complicated mild, moderate, or severe TBI and are at least one year post-injury can participate. They must have moderate to high screening scores indicating difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions (alexithymia) and should not have any premorbid neurological disorders or major psychiatric conditions.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in a treatment program focused on improving emotional awareness and understanding. The purpose is to enhance their emotional understanding through specific activities. They will not be involved in any active psychological treatment during the study.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1711946589

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