Pilot Neurobehavioral Therapy for Functional Neurological Disorder (NCT06873698)
A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of Neurobehavioral Therapy (NBT) vs Standard Medical Care (SMC) for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this pilot randomized clinical trial is to learn if Neurobehavioral Therapy (NBT) works to treat motor functional neurological disorder (mFND) (also referred to as functional motor disorder). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does NBT lower mFND symptoms? * Does NBT lower common co-occurring symptoms and improve functioning? Researchers will compare NBT to standard medical care (SMC). Participants will be randomized to receive either: * 12 weekly sessions of NBT, along with their SMC, * or continue receiving their SMC as provided by their treating clinicians. * all participants. regardless of group assignment, will complete a total of five in-clinic visits at the following time points: Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 8 Months and 12 Months for self-report surveys to assess functional status, quality of life and mFND symptoms.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island
Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Neuro-behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Standard Medical Care (SMC) (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 (1 Sites)
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (401) 606-4651
Email: ademarco@brownhealth.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.