CompletedNot Applicable

Dynamic Vision Testing and Concussion Management

United States100 participantsStarted 2021-08-31

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the value of including dynamic vision testing into California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Athletics' established concussion protocol. The study's hypotheses are 1) dynamic vision testing will reveal vision impairments right after a person sustains a concussion, 2) these impairments may still be present upon clearance to return to play.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * California State University Northridge athletes * Participants are able to give consent to participate in the study * Completion of preseason testing for the 6-condition, BESS, DVA, GST with the research team * Sampling of convenience on a volunteer basis Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes with preseason baseline tests on BESS or DVA that are not within the normative value range for an unimpaired individual. * The initial 6- condition BESS score is \>20 errors * The subject is unable to attain a minimum of 85 degrees per second of horizontal head rotation when performing the DVA test.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

6-Condition BESS

Timeframe: August 15, 2021 - August 15, 2024

Gaze Stabilization Test (GST)

Timeframe: August 15, 2021 - August 15, 2024

Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA)

Timeframe: August 15, 2021 - August 15, 2024

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04837066

SponsorCalifornia State University, Northridge

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.