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Behavioural Intervention

Modified EXiT Test (mEXiT) for Concussion

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Led By Anthony P Kontos, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up visit 1 baseline (60-90 minutes), participants only complete one visit

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Study Summary

"This trial aims to compare two different tests, the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) and a Modified Dynamic Exertion (mEXiT) test, for adolescents aged

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adolescents aged 14-17 who have been diagnosed with a sport-related concussion within the last two weeks. They must be referred to exertion therapy by a clinician from UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program after certain tests and interviews.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two types of physical tests: Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) and Modified Dynamic Exertion (mEXiT). It looks at how these tests provoke symptoms, affect heart rate, and perceived effort in young athletes post-concussion.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves exercise testing rather than medication, side effects may include temporary increases in concussion symptoms like headache or dizziness during or after the test.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ visit 1 baseline (60-90 minutes), participants only complete one visit

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~visit 1 baseline (60-90 minutes), participants only complete one visit

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and visit 1 baseline (60-90 minutes), participants only complete one visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Physiological response to dynamic or aerobic test (HEART RATE)

Secondary outcome measures

Blood Pressure

Clinical Profiles Screening (CP-Screen)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Modified EXiT Test (mEXiT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants in this group will complete the modified EXiT test (mEXiT). Participants will complete a 12 minute treadmill interval program followed by a dynamic circuit (10 squat jumps, 10 side to side push ups and 10 medicine ball rotations), jump ball toss, zig zag agility and arrow agility. Parameters will be recorded the same as the established dynamic EXiT test; heart rate and RPE will be recorded at 0, 2, 6:30 and 12 minutes of the treadmill program as well as after the second trial of each activity. The time to complete two trials of the zig zag agility and arrow agility will also be recorded.

Group II: Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants in this group will complete the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT). This involves individuals walking at 5.8 km/hr. (3.6 mph) at a 0.0% incline (5.1 km/hr. [3.2 mph] if below 5' 10" tall), the treadmill incline is increased 1 degree each minute for the first 15 minutes, then speed increased 0.64 km/hr. (0.4 mph) each minute thereafter.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PittsburghLead Sponsor

1,723 Previous Clinical Trials

16,342,896 Total Patients Enrolled

Anthony P Kontos, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh

4 Previous Clinical Trials

231 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is it possible for patients to enroll in this ongoing clinical trial?

"As stated on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is presently enrolling volunteers. The trial was first published on March 5th, 2024 and last revised on the same date."

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What is the current number of participants being enrolled in this clinical study?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov affirm that patient recruitment is ongoing for this research investigation. Originally shared on March 5th, 2024, with the most recent update also on March 5th, 2024, this trial aims to enroll a total of 60 subjects at one specific site."

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Are individuals who are above the age of fifty eligible to participate in this medical trial?

"Patients eligible for participation in this research must be between the ages of 14 and 17. There are a total of 76 trials focusing on individuals under 18 years old, while there are 274 trials targeting those over the age of 65."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Post-Concussion Differences Between Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) and Modified Dynamic Exertion (mEXiT) Test

Anthony P. Kontos, Ph.D. 2024. "Post-Concussion Differences Between Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) and Modified Dynamic Exertion (mEXiT) Test". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06276660.

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