This study will test a new treatment, called Headache reprocessing, for persistent post-traumatic headache. The new treatment will be compared to a headache education intervention. The main objectives of the study are to examine the feasibility, safety, and clinical appropriateness of the new treatment.
Enrolled in healthcare at VA San Diego Healthcare System;
History of mild TBI (mTBI), or head injury that is below the diagnostic threshold for mTBI
Headache that had its lifetime onset or significantly worsened within 90 days of a concussive event
Headache has persisted for at least 90 days since its onset or worsening
History of moderate or severe traumatic brain injury
Uncontrolled bipolar, psychotic, or substance use disorder
Acute suicidality as determined by screening as "high risk" or has a history of suicide attempt within the past 1 year;
Other factors that would preclude participation in the study
Parallel
Headache reprocessing
BehavioralBehavior therapy focused on sensations and avoidance behaviors
Headache education
BehavioralEducation about ways to limit and manage headaches
Enrollment rate
Number enrolled out of number approached
Attrition
% of randomized who are lost to follow-up before week 12
Attendance
Percent of participants attending 80+% of sessions
Homework completion
Percent of participants completing 80+% of homework
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