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Brain injury patients try cafe work as unconventional rehab

NCT ID NCT06734026

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * moderate to severe neurological diagnosis as diagnosed by a clinician, * ability to comprehend multi step instructions, * ability to independently balance with weight support, * physical deficits resulting in need for additional functional goals, * ability to endure 2 hours of weight-supported standing, * ability to provide informed consent, * basic communication ability, * currently discharged from therapy, * \>3 months post-injury, * \>18 years of age at time of enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * Adults unable to consent * Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers) * Non-English speaking * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Medical instability * Other neurological conditions * Severe problems with maintaining follow-up expected (such as, but not limited to history of substance abuse, homelessness/incarceration, dementia and psychotic disorders)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic brain injury traumatic brain injury

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MetroHealth Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States

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