New rehab program aims to ease Veterans' brain injury symptoms

NCT ID NCT07463027

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 3-week outpatient rehab program can reduce long-lasting symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related conditions like PTSD and depression in 416 veterans and first responders. Participants will complete surveys, and some will also give blood samples or get brain scans. The goal is to see if the program improves symptoms and quality of life compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: 3-week interdisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation program (IORP)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical way to reduce long-lasting symptoms and improve quality of life for veterans and first responders with TBI and related conditions.
What could go wrong: This is a pragmatic trial without a placebo control, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The program is intensive and may not be suitable for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

BRAVE Program

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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