The Coma Family Program (COMA-F): A Resilience Program for Caregivers of Patients With Severe Acute Brain Injury (NCT07331324)
The Coma Family Program (COMA-F): A Multi-site Clinical Trial of a Resilience Program for Caregivers of Patients With Severe Acute Brain Injury
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether COMA-F is more efficacious at reducing emotional distress in caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injuries, compared to health education control.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Maryland School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Coma Family Program 1 (BEHAVIORAL)
- Coma Family Program 2 (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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 (3 Sites)
- University of Maryland School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 726-7913
Email: apresciutti@mgh.harvard.edu
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.