New combo therapy aims to quiet dizziness and worry after concussion

NCT ID NCT06819904

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new treatment called ACTIVE that combines counseling (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with balance exercises for people with mild traumatic brain injury. Researchers want to see if it helps reduce dizziness and anxiety better than standard balance therapy alone. The trial will enroll 250 adults aged 18-49 and track their progress for 6 months after treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combined with vestibular rehabilitation (behavioral therapy and balance exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more effective way to reduce dizziness and anxiety after mild concussion, improving daily life for many.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 250 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for all types of concussion symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion Psychological Well-Being traumatic brain injury vestibular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONCUSSION, MILD MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (MTBI) PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH VESTIBULAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Intrepid Spirit Center, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Fort Hood, Texas, 76544, United States
University of Pittsburgh Concussion Research Laboratory
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213-4512, United States

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