Graded Exposure Therapy for Fear Avoidance Behaviour After Concussion (NCT05365776)
Graded Exposure Therapy for Fear Avoidance Behaviour (GET FAB) After Concussion
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Concussions are very common. Although many people recover well from concussion, some will have persistent symptoms and difficulties with daily activities. How people cope with their symptoms following concussion powerfully influences their recovery. Fear avoidance behaviour is a particularly unhelpful approach to coping, in which people perceive their pre-injury activities as unnecessarily dangerous and take great care to avoid overexertion and overstimulation. The investigators developed and pilot tested a behavioural therapy, called graded exposure therapy, to reduce fear avoidance behaviour. Our preliminary work suggested that graded exposure therapy was acceptable to patients with concussion and possibly beneficial for their recovery. The GET FAB after concussion study will assess the effectiveness of graded exposure therapy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Calgary Brain Injury Program — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years to 69 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Graded Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Prescribed aerobic exercise (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced usual care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)
- Calgary Brain Injury Program — Calgary, Alberta
- Fraser Health Acquired Brain Injury and Concussion Services — Langley, British Columbia
- G.F. Strong Adult Concussion Services — Vancouver, British Columbia
- Sunnybrooke Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic — Toronto, Ontario
- Head Injury Clinic at St. Michael's — Toronto, Ontario
- Hull-Ellis Concussion and Research Clinic — Toronto, Ontario
- Toronto Western Hospital — Toronto, Ontario
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.