New brain training may ease daily struggles for veterans with mild TBI
NCT ID NCT02920788
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests a cognitive training program called GOALS for veterans who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and still have trouble with attention and daily tasks. The program teaches mindfulness and goal-management skills through real-life activities. Researchers will see if it improves thinking and daily function compared to usual care.
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San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
COMPLETEDSan Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Goal-Oriented Attentional Self-Regulation (GOALS) cognitive training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, non-drug therapy to help veterans with mild TBI improve attention and manage daily life better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (65 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The training requires active participation and may not help everyone.
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