Online Memory Intervention for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study will examine the behavioural and neurophysiological efficacy and feasibility of an online spatial navigation intervention for improving memory and brain health in individuals who have sustained moderate-severe traumatic brain injury.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * acute care diagnosis of m-sTBI * PTA of 24 hours or more and/or lowest GCS \<13 * positive CT or MRI; (4) between 18 to 55 years of age * fluency in English; (6) competency to provide informed consent or availability of a legal decision maker * basic computer skills (use of internet/email, mouse and arrow keys) * functional use of at least one upper extremity for computer use * resident of Greater Toronto Area (to facilitate access to the MRI). Exclusion Criteria: * neurological disorder other than TBI (e.g., dementia, stroke) * diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder * TBI sustained before age 18 * systemic comorbidities (e.g., lupus, diabetes) * current diagnosis of aphasia * presence of metal inside the body (e.g., surgical clips, pacemaker) leading to ineligibility for an MRI.