Evaluation of Mental Flexibility Through Language Tests in Adolescents With Frontal Brain Damage and in Healthy Children in Ages 8-17

September 28, 2012 updated by: Sheba Medical Center
This study aims to shed light on the theoretical concept of mental flexibility and its manifestation in adolescents following frontal lobe damage, and to develop a test battery for young Hebrew speakers.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

20

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

  • Israel
      • Ramat Gan, Israel
        • Children Rehabilitation Department Sheba Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

A group of children ages 8-17 with frontal lobe damage, who are treated at the children rehabilitation center at sheba medical center

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • frontal lobe damage
  • at least one year after injury
  • native hebrew speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

  • specific language disorder
  • premorbid learning disability

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

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 28, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

October 1, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 1, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 28, 2012

Last Verified

September 1, 2012

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SHEBA-04-3435-JL-CTIL

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