Virtual coping skills group shows promise for brain injury recovery

NCT ID NCT04371211

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 12-session telemedicine support group for people with brain injuries and their caregivers. The group taught coping skills and emotional support to improve confidence and well-being. Only 13 people took part, so the results are preliminary but suggest remote support may be helpful.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Telemedicine Brain Injury Coping Skills (BICS) support group

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a practical way to deliver coping skills support remotely, improving emotional well-being for brain injury survivors and caregivers.

What could go wrong

This is a very small feasibility study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury traumatic brain injury

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268, United States