Remediation of Emotional Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis and Traumatic
Remediation of Emotional Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Piolt Study
What it found
We found no results in the registry or in papers.
This trial finished 9 years ago. We found no results in the registry or in any paper that cites it.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Emotional Processing Training
Placebo
- Placebo Control
What it measured
Main measures
Change in scores on Facial Expression Identification Task (FEIT)
Scores will be assessed at two time-points, baseline (week 1) and post-intervention (week 8)
Other measures (2)
Change in scores on Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ)
Scores will be assessed at two time-points, baseline (week 1) and post-intervention (week 8)
Thinking and memoryChange in scores on Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
Scores will be assessed at two time-points, baseline (week 1) and post-intervention (week 8)
Quality of life (reported by participants)
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 to 65
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Inclusion criteria
* diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis or Traumatic Brain Injury * Fluent in English * processing speed impairment (based on evaluation)
Exclusion criteria
* currently taking steroids and/or benzodiazepines * prior stroke or neurological diease * history of significant pyschiatric illness (for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Bipolar Disorder * significant alcohol or drug abuse history
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
This study will examine the efficacy of a clinical intervention for improving emotional processing in individuals with MS and TBI.(1)The main outcome measure will be changes in emotional processing measures from pre to post treatment. (2)This study will also assess the impact of the emotional processing intervention on changes in pre and post treatment depression and anxiety, as well as fatigue.(3) This study will additionally measure the impact of the emotional processing intervention on cognitive functioning, specifically processing speed, attention and executive abilities. This will be accomplished through the completion of a neuropsychological battery prior to and following the completion of treatment.(4)Finally, the investigators will measure the impact of the intervention on quality of life and social functioning, utilizing a pre and post treatment assessment consisting of measures of self-efficacy, quality of life, functional abilities, and awareness.
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History
Started
May 2013
Main results due
Aug 2017
Finished
Aug 2017