Concussion, MildBreatheNCT06559865
Impact of a Paced Breathing Exercise Intervention on Autonomic Nervous System Function After Pediatric Concussion
A study testing Breathing exercises in people with Concussion, Mild, run by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of administering a paced breathing exercise intervention program to children and adolescents in the sub-acute period after concussion, and to document the autonomic function, and symptom severity (post-concussion symptoms, anxiety, sleep) before and… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Concussion, Mild
- What is being tested?
- Breathing exercises
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2024to 15 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 9 to 18 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- aged 9-18 years
- seven days-3 months post-concussion,
- at least one post-concussion symptom in the Post-concussion Symptom Inventory (PSCI) that is relevant to ANS dysfunction (e.g. dizziness, nausea, fatigue, confusion, anxiety or sleep disturbances).
Who cannot join
- known heart disease,
- previous neurological problems other than concussion
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
McGill University Health Center
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3S5
Isabelle Gagnon, 5144124400, isabelle.gagnon8@mcgill.ca
About this study
Official title: Impact of a Paced Breathing Exercise Intervention on Autonomic Nervous System Function and Symptom Severity in Youth Post-concussion: a Pilot Feasibility Study
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of administering a paced breathing exercise intervention program to children and adolescents in the sub-acute period after concussion, and to document the autonomic function, and symptom severity (post-concussion symptoms, anxiety, sleep) before and after administration of the intervention.
Participants will:
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will be instructed to perform a daily 10-minutes daily paced breathing home-exercise program and to document the daily exercises performed within a performance log, or receive usual care from a concussion follow-up program.
A weekly phone meeting will be performed with the participants, to review exercise, providing, specific instructions, and making any necessary adjustments.
All participants (intervention and control group) will undergo a second assessment after four weeks following completion of the intervention program. During the second assessment information regarding the intervention feasibility, time to return to school, return to sport, and clear from medication will be collected as well.
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild
- Being tested
- Breathing exercises
- Medical subject headings
- Brain Concussion
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Breathing exercisesBehavioural
as per group description
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing exercises | Experimental | In addition to the standard rehabilitation care in the concussion clinic, the intervention group will have a daily 10-minutes paced breathing home-exercise program. The paced breathing exercise including inhale for 4-second and exhale for 6-seconds, for a total of 6 breaths per minute. Receives: Behavioral: Breathing exercises |
| Usual care | No intervention | Treatment for a concussion involves relative physical and cognitive rest for 24-48 hs, then a focus on gradually returning to normal activities and school as symptoms improve. Follow-up with healthcare professionals in the concussion clinic to ensure a safe and effective recovery and full return to school and sport. The concussion clinic follow-up includes meeting with a coordinator and physical therapist, and with a psychologist or MD if necessary |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility-days of practice
number of days children in the experimental group will engage in performing their breathing exercises
Measured: 4 weeks
Feasibility-daily duration of practice
number of minutes children in the experimental group will engage in performing their breathing exercises
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (2)
Autonomic nervous system function-Heart rate
heart rate during autonomous nervous system testing
Measured: initial and 4 week evaluation
Autonomic nervous system function-Heart rate variability
heart rate variability during autonomous nervous system testing
Measured: initial and 4 week evaluation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Aug 2024
- Study start1 Jun 2024
- Primary completion15 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Dec 2024 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Concussion, MildStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Isabelle Gagnon, McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06559865
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-10503
- Acronym
- Breathe
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 15 Aug 2024
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of a Paced Breathing Exercise Intervention on Autonomic Nervous System Function and Symptom Severity in Youth Post-concussion: a Pilot Feasibility Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06559865
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Breathe / 2024-10503
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Dec 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of administering a paced breathing exercise intervention program to children and adolescents in the sub-acute period after concussion, and to document the autonomic function, and symptom severity (post-concussion symptoms, anxiety, sleep) before and after administration of the intervention.
Participants will:
will be instructed to perform a daily 10-minutes daily paced breathing home-exercise program and to document the daily exercises performed within a performance log, or receive usual care from a concussion follow-up program.
A weekly phone meeting will be performed with the participants, to review exercise, providing, specific instructions, and making any necessary adjustments.
All participants (intervention and control group) will undergo a second assessment after four weeks following completion of the intervention program. During the second assessment information regarding the intervention feasibility, time to return to school, return to sport, and clear from medication will be collected as well.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing exercises | Experimental | Behavioral: Breathing exercisesIn addition to the standard rehabilitation care in the concussion clinic, the intervention group will have a daily 10-minutes paced breathing home-exercise program. The paced breathing exercise including inhale for 4-second and exhale for 6-seconds, for a total of 6 breaths per minute. |
| Usual care | No intervention | –Treatment for a concussion involves relative physical and cognitive rest for 24-48 hs, then a focus on gradually returning to normal activities and school as symptoms improve. Follow-up with healthcare professionals in the concussion clinic to ensure a safe and effective recovery and full return to school and sport. The concussion clinic follow-up includes meeting with a coordinator and physical therapist, and with a psychologist or MD if necessary |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- aged 9-18 years
- seven days-3 months post-concussion,
- at least one post-concussion symptom in the Post-concussion Symptom Inventory (PSCI) that is relevant to ANS dysfunction (e.g. dizziness, nausea, fatigue, confusion, anxiety or sleep disturbances).
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- known heart disease,
- previous neurological problems other than concussion
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing exercisesas per group description | Behavioural | Breathing exercises |
Primary outcome
Feasibility-days of practice
Time frame: 4 weeks
number of days children in the experimental group will engage in performing their breathing exercises
Feasibility-daily duration of practice
Time frame: 4 weeks
number of minutes children in the experimental group will engage in performing their breathing exercises
2 secondary outcomes
Autonomic nervous system function-Heart rate
Time frame: initial and 4 week evaluation
Autonomic nervous system function-Heart rate variability
Time frame: initial and 4 week evaluation
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Oct 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Breathing exercises in people with Concussion, Mild, run by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Isabelle Gagnon, PhD (514-412-4400 ext. 23896, isabelle.gagnon8@mcgill.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility-days of practice (time frame: 4 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Oct 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.