SMART accelerates rate of cognitive gains in service members with mTBI and PTSD
SMART is an efficient and effective CR protocol for improving higher-order cognitive abilities in ADSMs with mTBI, achieving comparable outcomes to SCORE in 60% fewer treatment hours. Also of note, training-based cognitive gains were consistent across PTSD severity levels, suggesting CR is a potentially reliable tool for populations with mTBI plus concomitant PTSD. By promoting rapid cognitive improvement and adaptability, this study supports the potential for SMART to enhance the operational readiness of warfighters. Future research should explore hybrid delivery models and integration with PTSD-focused interventions to optimize accessibility and outcomes.
Authors
- Jeffrey S. Spence (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2652-3307)
- Ida Babakhanyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5702-8141)
- Sandra B. Chapman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5244-2068)
- Erin Venza
- Jason M. Bailie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5831-2360)
- Andrew Darr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6048-3102)
- Jennifer Zientz
- Cole Devlin
Institutions
- General Dynamics (United States) (US)
- The University of Texas at Dallas (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542422
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity