Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Study
Non-pharmacological Treatments for Insomnia in Chronic TBI
Research study conducted at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Hospital
Skills: teamwork, study design, methods selection
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Problem
Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is efficacious, the optimal target populations for its major components has not yet been well-defined for veterans with chronic mTBI.
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Objective
We propose to address this gap and develop tools for clinicians to identify the best treatment for insomnia for veterans with chronic mTBI.
Team
Primary Investigator - Dr. Ansgar Furst, PhD.,
Research assistants - Alison Buchanan, Rayma Williams, and Lilly Wu
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Participants
Veterans with chronic mTBI and insomnia complaints
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Design
Two treatments, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I ) and an active control, will be compared in a randomized clinical trial with a parallel groups design. Data will be collected prior to the beginning of treatment, after 6 weeks of treatment, and at the end of a 6-month follow-up.
My Role
Research Assistant
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Created study protocols, regulatory materials, and training materials
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Designed recruitment materials (flyers, brochures, etc.)
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Trained 2 research assistants in clinical interviewing
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Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team (MDs, PhDs, Clinical Psychologists, Post-Doctoral Researchers) to narrow down research question and define protocols