Clinical trials: Post Concussion Syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Craniosacral Therapy for Concussion Symptoms
This study investigated the utilization of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) in patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) and capture patient-reported perceptions of their lived experiences of treatment effect upon their symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04820192
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Special Therapies, Inc.
Post Concussive Symptoms
Chasing Biomarkers in Post-concussion Syndrome
The goal of this study was to investigate the biomarkers, neurofilament light chain, inflammatory markers, calcitonin-gene-related peptide, and metabolites from the kynurenine pathway in patients with severe post-concussive…
- Trial name
- NCT05812742
- Testing
- Early intervention programme, Enhanced usual care
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Brain Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Post-concussion Headaches
This study aims to examine the long-term effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, on chronic headaches following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Headache, Post-Concussion Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT06112093
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Post-Concussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Cervico-vestibular Rehabilitation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Neck pain, dizziness and headache are common symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The efficacy of cervical spine and vestibular-ocular system impairments intervention need to be determined.
- Conditions
- Post-Concussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Vestibular Disorder, Whiplash Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03677661
- Testing
- Conventional approach, Personalized rehabilitation program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Post-Concussion Syndrome, Sleep Disorder
Improvement in Sleep Symptomatology and Neurocognitive Function Using Photobiomodulation in Post-Concussion Patients
The emphasis on this study is to review the use of PBMT as a potential treatment modality to improve both sleep symptoms and consequent neuropsychological functions affected by sleep disturbances in a cohort of post-mTBI patients…
- Trial name
- NCT05072743
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Zitney
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussive Symptoms
Consistency of Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) Performance in Those With Deployment Acquired Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The purpose of this project is to explore the degree to which performance consistency on neuropsychological measures varies in a sample of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)/Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Veterans with a history of…
- Trial name
- ANAM (NCT01334528)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Traumatic Brain Injury
Therapeutic Resources for Attention Improvement With Neuroimaging for TBI
One of the most common symptoms suffered by traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients is disruption in attention. Lack of attention impacts daily life including academic or professional tasks, and interpersonal relationships.
- Trial name
- TRAIN-TBI (NCT02082509)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussion Syndrome
"Interactive Metronome Technology for Blast-Related Traumatic Brain Injury"
The purpose of this research is to see whether adding a new therapy helps people with brain injury focus better and think more clearly.
- Trial name
- NCT01248390
- Testing
- Interactive metronome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Retinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease
This study aims to develop and evaluate biomarkers using non-invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) as well as ultra-widefield (UWF) fundus photography to assess the structure and function of the…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT03233646
- Testing
- Retinal and Choroidal Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Cerebral Concussion, Brain Injuries
The Effects of Head Trauma on Collegiate Athletes
Recently, researchers and clinicians have examined many different forms of concussion testing aimed to assess if a brain injury has occurred and to what degree it affects the individual being tested.
- Trial name
- NCT02354469
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 437 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain
Sildenafil Treatment for Mild TBI
About 300,000 people are hospitalized for traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. After TBI, secondary brain injury escalates due in part to heightened levels of oxidant injury, inflammation, and vascular injury.
- Conditions
- Vascular System Injuries, Concussion, Brain, Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03598140
- Testing
- Sildenafil Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brain Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome
Investigating Novel Treatments for Concussion: Impact of Compression Vest on Rehabilitation Outcomes
The purpose of this investigation is to determine the effect of a weighted compression vest in addition to usual medical care and exercise rehabilitation on cardiovascular, neurocognitive, balance and anxiety measures in…
- Trial name
- NCT02362347
- Testing
- London Health Sciences Centre - Compression Vest, exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-concussive Symptoms
MEG and DTI of Neural Function and Connectivity in Traumatic Brain Injury
The overall hypothesis is that the long-term cognitive and behavioral sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are due to selective disruption of the long association white matter tracts of the cerebral hemispheres, with…
- Trial name
- Dana-REAC (NCT01298557)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Concussion Post Syndrome
A Cohort Study Evaluating the Efficacy of PO Magnesium in the Treatment of Acute Traumatic Brain Injury in Adolescents
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of magnesium in symptomatic reduction of mild traumatic brain injury in the adolescent population in the acute setting of injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03475693
- Testing
- Magnesium Oxide, Acetaminophen, Zofran ODT 4 MG Disintegrating Oral Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health South
Brain Concussion, Reflex, Pupillary
Utility of Pupillary Metrics in Diagnosis and Management of Concussion in Children
The purpose of this study is to gather information and compare the potential use of pupillometry to identify concussions and post concussive syndrome with standard age appropriate assessments.
- Conditions
- Brain Concussion, Reflex, Pupillary, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Brain Injuries, Traumatic
- Trial name
- NCT04540445
- Testing
- Pupillary Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Move&Connect: A Program for Youth With Concussion and Their Caregivers.
Move\&Connect is an interdisciplinary group-based program co-designed with youth and caregivers that provides skills training, mental health support, and psychoeducation to caregivers and combines these tenets with active…
- Trial name
- NCT05631301
- Testing
- Exercise Circuits, Goal Setting, Psychoeducation-Youth
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Post-concussion Syndrome, Post-concussive Symptoms
PLAY GAME: Post-concussion Syndrome in Youth - Assessing the GABAergic Effects of Melatonin
PURPOSE: The long-term goal of this line of research is to develop rational, biologically based evidence for the treatment of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) in children.
- Conditions
- Post-concussion Syndrome, Post-concussive Symptoms, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion
- Trial name
- PLAYGAME (NCT01874847)
- Testing
- Melatonin, Sugar pill
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Persistent Post-Concussive Syndrome
Evaluation of a Physical Intervention for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms
A concussion occurs when a person receives an impact to the head. The most common persistent symptoms that generate from a concussion are headaches, depression, lack of balance and dizziness.
- Trial name
- NCT03357042
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise and balance retraining, Standard of care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lakehead University
Brain Concussion
Examination of Balance, Vestibular, and Ocular Functions and Activity Following Concussion
Previous research and position statements have outlined the necessity of balance and gait testing in the post-concussion evaluation of athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT02317107
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Headache
Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Training Effects on Postconcussive Symptomology
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.
- Conditions
- Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Headache, Post-Concussive Syndrome, Chronic, Head Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03674398
- Testing
- Exercise+CT, Exercise only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign