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Behavioral:Active Rehabilitation Program for Concussion
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Led By Catherine Chan, Physiotherapy
Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 8 weeks (end-of-treatment)
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Study Summary
To test the safety and feasibility of a new treatment for adolescents who are slow to recover from a sport-related concussion, the investigators are conducting a randomised controlled trial comparing treatment as usual with an active rehabilitation program that involves sub-symptom threshold cardiac exertion, sport-specific coordination activities, and positive visualisation techniques.
Eligible Conditions
- Concussion
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at 8 weeks (end-of-treatment)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 8 weeks (end-of-treatment)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Symptom Report
Secondary outcome measures
Balance Testing
Energy level
Mood
+2 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Behavioral:Active Rehabilitation ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The active rehabilitation program will be implemented for a maximum of 6-8 weeks. Each participant will be followed by regular weekly telephone calls or personal follow-up relating to outcome from concussion and managing symptoms. The participant will receive TAU (above) in addition to the 4 components listed below:
Sub-maximal aerobic training for up to 15 minutes
Light coordination and sport-specific exercises for up to 10 minutes
Visualization and imagery techniques
Home program.
A physiotherapist will supervise the rehabilitation.
Group II: Treatment-as-usual (TAU)Active Control1 Intervention
The TAU program will be implemented after the initial assessment. It will consist of 2 components:
An initial education session by an occupational therapist, relating to outcome from concussion and managing symptoms
A school consultation to provide teacher education, recommend accommodations, and facilitate return to school
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor
1,419 Previous Clinical Trials
2,467,138 Total Patients Enrolled
Catherine Chan, PhysiotherapyPrincipal InvestigatorGF Strong Rehab Centre - Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Grant Iverson, Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of British Columbia, Department of Psychiatry
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