Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training Effects on Postconcussive Symptomology (NCT03674398) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training Effects on Postconcussive Symptomology
United States34 participantsStarted 2018-10-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare a 4-week, moderately intensive, lab and home-based aerobic exercise program versus exercise plus cognitive training. Participants will include individuals who experience lingering symptoms of a head injury or concussion.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must have history of at least one concussion (onset was at age 18 or later)
* Ability to exercise at moderate to vigorous activity levels (defined as 50%-75% of the adjusted age-predicted maximum heart rate)
* Experiencing persistent symptoms (persistent defined as, most days per week for at least 2 weeks since sustaining injury) resulting from concussion or head injury
* Access to a smartphone and willingness to allow research staff to install application (and space to allow for installation)
* Access to a treadmill to complete exercise outside of lab environment
* Willingness to provide proof of concussion or head injury medical diagnosis
* Willingness to provide contact information of individual to confirm persistent symptoms if medical diagnosis is unavailable
* Willingness to be randomized into one of three groups
Exclusion Criteria:
* No history of concussion, head injury, or mild traumatic brain injury
* Experiencing less than 3 persistent symptoms (persistent defined as, most days per week for at least 2 weeks since sustaining injury)
* No access to a smartphone
* No access to a treadmill
* Too active (as defined by regular exercise most days per week for 30+ minutes over the past 3 months)
* Unable or unwilling to comply to lab and home-based exercise prescription
* Unable or unwilling to commit to full length of program
* Incapable of performing moderately intensive aerobic exercise OR sustaining attention to screen for 20 minutes
* Unwillin…
What they're measuring
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The Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire
Timeframe: Assessed at baseline and at 1-month follow-up