Psychological Intervention for Post-Concussion Syndrome
This study is evaluating whether a brief psychological intervention may help reduce post-concussion symptoms.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Post-Concussion Syndrome
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Psychological Intervention is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
About The Treatment
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 65 and younger. There are 4 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Psychological Intervention will improve 2 primary outcomes, 6 secondary outcomes, and 9 other outcomes in patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome. Measurement will happen over the course of baseline and 6 weeks.
Who is running the study
Principal InvestigatorPatient Q & A Section
What are common treatments for post-concussion syndrome?
There is not one treatment for post-concussion syndrome that is highly effective. Instead, treatments are tailored to the specific patient because there is a small percentage of patients who can benefit tremendously from treatment. Furthermore, there is not one treatment that has been proven to be effective for all patients. Treatment for post-concussion syndrome should be tailored to the specific patient based on their symptoms and the outcome the patient intends to achieve. This is a more effective treatment plan because the less that post-concussion syndrome sufferers experience, the less their symptoms will become worse. Because of this, more research is needed and it is necessary to evaluate medications and potential treatments before recommending an established treatment regimen.
Can post-concussion syndrome be cured?
Post-concussion Syndrome can be substantially reduced, even when the underlying condition like concussion is undiagnosed. It can not be cured, but it can be treated and most of the patients can return to their previous status within 6 months.
What are the signs of post-concussion syndrome?
Symptoms of PCS were widely variable among the sports-medicine participants in the study. The most common symptoms are headache, dizziness, loss of focus and confusion. Data from a recent study suggest that it is important to assess for symptoms of concussion in all clinical populations using similar criteria, such as the mSRC, when post-concussion syndrome is being investigated.
What causes post-concussion syndrome?
The post-concussion syndrome may be caused by many mechanisms and may not necessarily be due to one of the proposed causes (head injury, drug consumption, or psychological distress) of the syndrome.
How many people get post-concussion syndrome a year in the United States?
About 1.4 million people would develop symptoms of a post-concussion syndrome in 2022. This rate exceeds the 1.2 million new cases of post-concussion syndrome annually.
What is post-concussion syndrome?
In a recent study, findings do not indicate the presence of PCS after mild-to-moderate TBI (relative to controls), and the prevalence of mild PCS in people not using prescription or over-the-counter medications, as well as in the participants who did not report use of any prescription or over-the-counter medications, were extremely low. Further investigation is required to evaluate other potential contributors of post-concussion symptoms like anxiety and depression.
What are the latest developments in psychological intervention for therapeutic use?
It is clear that some treatments are superior to others, but there are a limited number of guidelines available to assist therapists in identifying the type of treatment that best suits individual cases. There are also significant limitations to our understanding of the mechanism by which treatments work and in a number of cases, it is unclear whether the findings translate to a better long-term outcome for our patients. There is some evidence that psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapies, have had an effect on a range of physical and psychological outcomes such as risk profiles, treatment adherence, quality of life, and overall health, all of which may be more predictable for each patient than just dealing with psychosocial symptoms directly.
What is the average age someone gets post-concussion syndrome?
The average age of PPCS onset is approximately 46 years old for males and 43 years old for females. In the United States, post-concussion syndrome affects approximately 5% of young athletes, and PPCS causes a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. The average age of symptom onset is earlier than previously reported.
Is psychological intervention safe for people?
Psychological interventions could have a moderate positive effect for people with mild and moderate traumatic brain injury, however, they are not recommended as the current standard of care for this cohort. This trial was registered at www.anzctr.org.au (reference number: ACTRN12610000130036) as ACTRN12610000130034, and was accepted with no change in the recruitment target. summary: Data from a recent study is evaluating whether counseling to improve health behaviors will help patients with traumatic brain injury.
How serious can post-concussion syndrome be?
[The incidence of [PCS] is higher than previously reported from the general U.S. population, however; (it is less than 3% to 5%); there also appears to be an increase during the week following a concussion; and the time period of presentation ranges from a week following a concussion to 12 weeks after a concussion; however, only 15% of participants had PCS at 12 weeks after concussion. Although PCS could be considered an extremely debilitating symptom, it is also potentially reversible. For this reason, our results suggest that PCS may be less serious than previously reported. (https://www.withpower.
Is psychological intervention typically used in combination with any other treatments?
Findings support psychological treatment is typically used in conjunction with other treatments for chronic traumatic brain injury, and may indicate additional clinical benefit from the addition of neuropsychological assessments.
What is psychological intervention?
Although the literature on the topic of psychological intervention is rather vast, it is important to note that the most common interventions are carers and patient's social work/psychology (e.g., social skills, family and group interventions). These interventions are effective in [improving coping strategies (e.g., emotion regulation, stress management, and mental health) and function of the patient's life (e.g., daily functioning, relationships, and social support networks)].