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New teletherapy aims to rebuild social skills after brain injury

NCT ID NCT05636020

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a 12-session teletherapy program called ICARE for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their care partners. The program teaches emotion recognition from facial expressions and empathy skills through role-playing. Researchers want to see if it's practical and effective for improving social behavior. About 85 participants with mild to severe TBI, at least one year after injury, will take part with a care partner.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
teletherapy program (ICARE) focusing on emotion recognition and empathy training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a practical, home-based therapy to improve social interactions and relationships for people with traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage feasibility study (85 participants) testing whether the program works and is practical. Results may not apply to all types of brain injury, and the training requires significant time and a willing care partner.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion 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.

CONCUSSION WITH BRIEF LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS CONCUSSION WITH LOC 31 TO 59 MINUTES CONCUSSION, INTERMEDIATE CONCUSSION, SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI); CONCUSSION, INITIAL ENCOUNTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI); CONCUSSION, SUBSEQUENT ENCOUNTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH BRIEF LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH MODERATE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH NO LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH OPEN INTRACRANIAL WOUND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WITH PROLONGED LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46254, United States

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