Brain injury patients try cafe work as unconventional rehab

NCT ID NCT06734026

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 'cafe therapy' program helps people with chronic traumatic brain injury improve their movement, thinking, and daily function. Twenty participants will work in a real cafe for 2 hours a day, 3 days a week, for 6-8 weeks, with supervision from researchers. The goal is to see if this enriched environment leads to better recovery than standard therapy alone.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cafe therapy (working in a cafe with supervision)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging way to help people with brain injury regain function and independence.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is also time-intensive and may not be practical for all.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

MetroHealth Medical Center
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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