A Trial of Two On-Line Interventions for Child Brain Injury

May 27, 2008 updated by: University of Pittsburgh
The primary aims of this project are to examine the feasibility and relative efficacy of two models of on-line intervention for families of children with traumatic brain injury: one, a model emphasizing cognitive appraisals and problem solving skills; the other, emphasizing linking families to resources and providing professionally-moderated peer support.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The feasibility of the two interventions will be evaluated by examining family utilization of on-line materials and satisfaction with receiving services this way. Previous studies suggest the longer-term effects of TBI often create significant stress for both child and family and the need for psychological services.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

120

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
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15637
        • University of Pittsburgh

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

5 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Child between 5 and 17 years old who experienced a TBI in the past 12 months

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

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Previous investigations using problem solving therapy have documented large effect sizes on measures of problem solving and depression.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Similarly, the single previous controlled intervention following pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) demonstrated a large effect on self-report measures of depression and anxiety.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborators

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Armando J Rotondi, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 15, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 29, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 27, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0410002

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