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Psychological Intervention for Post-Concussion Syndrome

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Waitlist Available
Led By Robert Asarnow, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
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 baseline and 6 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of psychological intervention on symptoms, cognitive function, and physiological markers in people with and without post-concussion syndrome.

Eligible Conditions
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • Concussion

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 6 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 6 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change Self-Reported Quality of Life After Treatment
Change in Self-Reported Symptoms After Treatment
Secondary outcome measures
Change in blood pressure after treatment
Therapeutic procedure
Change in end-tidal carbon dioxide after treatment
+3 more
Other outcome measures
Change in anxiety symptoms after treatment
Fetal Distress
Change in depressive symptoms after treatment
+6 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Persistent Post-Concussion SymptomsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Concussed participants with persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) who receive the psychological intervention.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Psychological Intervention
2019
N/A
~130

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,528 Previous Clinical Trials
10,276,811 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Post-Concussion Syndrome
75 Patients Enrolled for Post-Concussion Syndrome
Robert Asarnow, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there still positions available for participants in this trial?

"Affirmative, according to clinicaltrials.gov this research endeavor is recruiting participants and has been open for applications since June 1st 2018 with the latest revision made on October 28th 2021."

Answered by AI

Is there any way I could join the clinical trial research?

"This clinical trial is recruiting 40 adolescents and young adults between the ages of 13-25 who have been medically diagnosed with a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Candidates must be experiencing post-concussive symptoms for 2 to 9 months, speak English fluently, and meet any additional requirements specified by physicians."

Answered by AI

What is the scale of this medical study in terms of recruitment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's records show that this experiment is still searching for participants, with the first posting taking place on June 1st 2018 and being updated lastly on October 28th 2021. 40 subjects are required to be enrolled at a single site."

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What ultimate results does this research aim to yield?

"This research study will monitor patients over a 6 week time frame to assess the alteration of their quality of life due to treatment. Additional outcomes include modifications in cerebral blood flow dynamics, respiration rate, and systolic/diastolic blood pressure as measured by transcranial doppler, capnometer, and Biopac system respectively."

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Are those aged 45 and younger appropriate candidates for this research initiative?

"As per the study's criteria, any participant between 13 and 25 years old is eligible for inclusion."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Florida
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
University of California, Los Angeles
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Treatment for Patients With Chronic Post-Concussion Symptoms
Robert F. Asarnow, Ph.D 2018. "Treatment for Patients With Chronic Post-Concussion Symptoms". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03759808.
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