Problem Solving for Caregivers of Persons With Brain Injury

May 7, 2026 updated by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Problem Solving for Caregivers of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury

This study was designed to evaluate a behavioral intervention program to improve medication adherence in adults with hypertension. The study was withdrawn prior to enrollment.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of a behavioral intervention on medication adherence and blood pressure control in adults with hypertension. Participants were expected to receive structured counseling sessions over a 12-week period. The study was withdrawn prior to enrollment, and no participants were enrolled and no data were collected.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Alabama
      • Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294
        • Recruiting
        • University of Alabama at Birmingham
        • Contact:
          • Patricia Rivera, PhD
          • Phone Number: 205-934-3463
          • Email: rivera@uab.edu

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

- Adults aged 19 years and older

Exclusion Criteria:

- None specified

Note: The study was withdrawn prior to enrollment and no participants were enrolled.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: Problem Solving Intervention
Caregivers would have received a structured problem-solving intervention designed to improve coping and caregiving skills. The study was withdrawn prior to enrollment.
Behavioral: Problem Solving Therapy
A structured behavioral intervention focused on teaching problem-solving skills to caregivers of patients with traumatic brain injury. The study was withdrawn prior to enrollment and no participants received the intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Caregiver problem-solving ability as measured by the Social Problem-Solving Inventory (SPSI)
Time Frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Caregiver problem-solving ability would have been assessed using the Social Problem-Solving Inventory (SPSI). Scores would have been measured at baseline and at follow-up to evaluate the effect of the intervention. The study was withdrawn prior to enrollment, and no data were collected.
Baseline and 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Timothy R Elliot, PhD, ABPP, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 20, 2005

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 20, 2005

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 20, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimated)

September 14, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 12, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDC-NCIPC-00019101

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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