Group emotion therapy to support recovery after brain injury
Tests a group therapy for emotions in adults after acquired brain injury.
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Registry title: Group-based Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy to Support Recovery After Acquired Brain Injury: A Clinical Development and Evaluation Study
Key facts
- Where
- Uppsala, SwedenSee the site
Where in Sweden
- Uppsala University HospitalUppsala, SwedenTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Uppsala University
- Trial code
- NCT07852936
- Record updated
- 1 October 2026
- Original description
Difficulties in understanding and managing emotions may hinder recovery, rehabilitation, and participation in everyday life after acquired brain injury (ABI). Yet interventions targeting emotional adjustment after ABI remain limited.Read full original descriptionShow less
Group-based Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy to Support Recovery After Acquired Brain Injury: A Clinical Development and Evaluation Study
Difficulties in understanding and managing emotions may hinder recovery, rehabilitation, and participation in everyday life after acquired brain injury (ABI). Yet interventions targeting emotional adjustment after ABI remain limited.
The aim of the study is to investigate whether emotion-focused group therapy, based on Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), can support recovery after ABI. The intervention helps participants identify, process, and express emotions and needs related to their illness and changed life circumstances. Effects on emotional functioning, quality of life, activity, and participation will be assessed over time, alongside interviews exploring participants' experiences.
Inclusion: Person of working age, primarily 18-65 years; Acquired brain injury; At least three months since the time of injury; Signs of significant psychological distress, such as mental health difficulties, vulnerability to mental health problems, or dysfunctional coping; Sufficient cognitive functioning and proficiency in Swedish to participate in group-based talk therapy.
Exclusion: Current severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis or severe personality disorder); Active substance use disorder; Severe cognitive impairment that precludes participation in group-based talk therapy; Other medical conditions that, based on clinical assessment, may make participation inappropriate.