Pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial of cognitive-behavioural therapy for functional cognitive disorder after concussion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional cognitive disorder (FCD) may be common after a concussion, and no evidence-based treatment options are available. The current study evaluated the feasibility of a novel cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) protocol tailored to FCD after concussion.

Methods

Participants were randomised to CBT (n=11) or the current standard of care, cognitive rehabilitation (n=13). Both interventions consisted of eleven 50 min manualised videoconference sessions. CBT involved cognitive reappraisal and exposure-based strategies. Cognitive rehabilitation involved traditional memory compensation strategy training. Prespecified feasibility criteria were set for recruitment, perceived credibility, patient adherence, therapist protocol compliance and retention. The primary effic

SUBMITTER: Rioux M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474702 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature