Clinical Trial

Remote Stimulation and Training to Advance Recovery From TBI in Seniors

Study acronym: ReSTART
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if combining brain stimulation with cognitive training can improve thinking skills in older adults who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The main questions are: * Does transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) make cognitive training more effective for improving attention, memory, and decision-making? * Is this type of home-based program feasible and acceptable for older adults with TBI? Researchers will compare two groups: one group will receive active tDCS during cognitive training, and the other group will receive sham (placebo) tDCS during cognitive training. Participants will: * Complete computer-based cognitive training exercises (BrainHQ) to practice attention, memory, and decision-making. * Receive either active or sham tDCS during training sessions. * Complete assessments before and after the program to measure changes in thinking and daily functioning.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07332299
Lead Sponsor Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Collaborators: Center for Veterans Research and Education
Conditions Traumatic Brain Injury, Aging Related Cognitive Decline
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-01-15
Primary Completion 2027-09 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-12