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Brock String Therapy for Concussion

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Recruiting
Led By Alicia Trbovich, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Ages 12-20
Athletes who sustained a concussion during organized sport within past 48 hours
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from visit 1 (<48 hours post injury) to visit 2 (7-10 days post injury)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help determine if Brock String therapy can improve clinical outcomes for people with concussion.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for athletes aged 12-20 who have had a concussion during organized sports in the last 48 hours and show a receded near point of convergence (NPC) greater than 10 centimeters. It's not suitable for those without smartphone access, with severe symptoms, recent concussions, vestibular or seizure disorders, significant brain injury history, intellectual disabilities, or substance abuse issues.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if Brock String therapy helps improve NPC measurements and cognitive test scores post-concussion better than standard care. It also looks at whether this therapy can shorten the time it takes for injured athletes to return to play.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Brock String therapy is generally considered low-risk; however, individuals with severe concussion symptoms may not tolerate it well. The trial excludes these participants to minimize potential discomfort or adverse effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 12 and 20 years old.
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I had a concussion from sports within the last 2 days.
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I am between 12 and 20 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from visit 1 (<48 hours post injury) to visit 2 (7-10 days post injury)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from visit 1 (<48 hours post injury) to visit 2 (7-10 days post injury) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Near point of convergence measurement
Secondary outcome measures
Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT
concussion recovery duration

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Brock StringExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive instruction on Brock String therapy after first clinic visit (<48 hours post) injury, and will complete home therapy exercise twice daily
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive standard of care (i.e., no Brock String therapy within the first week post injury) but will be informed they will receive any therapy deemed necessary at follow up visit 7-10 days post injury, consistent with standard of care

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,716 Previous Clinical Trials
16,346,404 Total Patients Enrolled
Alicia Trbovich, PhDPrincipal Investigator - University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Anthony P Kontos, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
4 Previous Clinical Trials
241 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Brock String Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04076657 — N/A
Near Point Convergence Research Study Groups: Brock String, Standard of Care
Near Point Convergence Clinical Trial 2023: Brock String Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04076657 — N/A
Brock String Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04076657 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are patients currently enrolling in this clinical experiment?

"Data on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical study, which was first published on November 9th 2020, is actively recruiting patients. The trial has been recently updated on February 2nd 2022."

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Are participants aged 18 or older accepted in this experiment?

"This clinical trial is reserved for individuals between the ages of 12 and 20. Additionally, there are 26 trials that engage minors under 18 and 34 studies focusing on seniors over 65 years old."

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How many individuals are being included in the research project?

"Affirmative. According to the clinicaltrials.gov database, this research is currently seeking subjects with a recruitment goal of 100 individuals at 1 centre. The trial was initially posted on November 9th 2020 and recently edited on February 2nd 2022."

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Who can be included in this clinical investigation?

"This trial is looking for a cohort of 100 adolescents aged between 12 and 20, who have experienced a concussion or other form of traumatic brain injury. All participants must fit within this age range to be considered eligible."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Arizona
Florida
How old are they?
< 18
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Rooney Sports Complex
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~0 spots leftby Apr 2024