Overview
This project will examine if computerized cognitive remediation will improve working memory and attention in 25 adults with a mild, moderate, or severe brain injury and compare their cognitive performance to the control group of 25 adults with a mild, moderate, or severe brain injury. The control group will train on computerized tasks of social awareness. Participants in both groups will be assessed prior to training and immediately post-training and one month-post training.
Description
The study design will be randomized assignment with a control group. Participants in both groups will undergo three cognitive assessments at baseline, at the end of 40 cognitive training modules, and 1-month post-completion of the first follow-up assessment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Medically documented mild, moderate, or severe TBI;
- All subjects will be older than 18 years of age;
- Free from schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, due to the potential influence of such disorders on cognitive functioning;
- Free of current alcohol or drug abuse;
- At least 3 months post-injury.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Younger than 18 years old.
- A brain injury that is not medically documented.
- Being diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- Current alcohol or drug use diagnosis
- Less than 3 months post-injury