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Memory retraining: a new hope for brain injury recovery?

NCT ID NCT04056312

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kessler Foundation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a group-based memory training program, called the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT), can improve memory and everyday functioning in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants attend twice-weekly sessions for five weeks, working on memory exercises via laptop in small groups. The study uses brain scans and memory tests to see if the training leads to lasting changes in brain function and real-world memory skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance
group-based memory retraining exercises using the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT)
What this could lead to
If effective, this group-based memory training could offer a practical, non-drug way to improve memory and quality of life for people with traumatic brain injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training requires multiple sessions and may not work for all types of memory problems.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2016

Finished

Jun 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * I am between the ages of 18-65. * I have had a Traumatic Brain Injury at least one year ago. * I can read and speak English fluently. * I have difficulties with learning and memory skills. Exclusion Criteria: * I am currently taking steroids and /or benzodiazepines as determined by study staff review of my medications. * I have had a prior stroke or neurological injury/disease other than a traumatic brain injury. * I have a history of significant psychiatric illness (for example, bipolar disorder or psychosis) or a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I or II. * I have unstable or uncontrolled seizures. * I have a significant alcohol or drug abuse history.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Traumatic brain injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kessler Foundation

    West Orange, New Jersey, 07052, United States

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