Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based Rehabilitation of Post-concussion Symptoms
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorSt. Olavs Hospital
About this trial
The investigators aim to evaluate effects of an outpatient rehabilitation program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy compared to usual care on function in patients with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and post-traumatic headache (PTH). This study builds on the investigators' previous observational studies and treatment studies in this patient group.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Having sustained a minimal HI or MTBI
PCS/ PTH had evolved within 1 week after the head trauma.
At least one post-concussion symptoms of at least moderate degree, that affects daily life.
> 6 months post-injury.
Disqualifiers
More than 5 years since last injury.
Symptoms are better explained by other conditions.
Severe communication problems, typically due to poor knowledge of Norwegian.
Severe psychiatric, neurological, somatic or substance abuse disorders that will make it problematic to function in a group and/or will complicate follow-up and outcome assessment.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Treatment groups
48 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
St. Olavs Hospital
Lead sponsor
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov