Clinical trials: Sports Related Concussion
Concussion, Brain
Role of Rehabilitation in Concussion Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Approximately 420 professional and amateur athletes will participate in rehabilitation during recovery after sports-related concussion. Participants will be cluster randomized, by study site, to a specific study arm.
- Trial name
- NCT02988596
- Testing
- Multidimensional Active Rehabilitation, Enhanced Graded Exertion
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Brain Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome
Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation and Concussions
The purpose of this study is to understand how biochemical markers in blood, balance disturbances, and cognitive performance are related to brain blood flow changes after a concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT02754206
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Southern Methodist University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Longitudinal Study of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in (University of Florida) UF Athletes
To identify the changes in the brain following repeated sports-related concussion in men's football, women's soccer, and women's lacrosse college athletes by reviewing the findings of MRI studies that look at the structure of the…
- Trial name
- GATOR TBI (NCT01890304)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sports-related Concussion
Impact of Sports-related Concussions on the Attention and Executive Skills of Adolescents and Young Adults: Links With Subjective Symptoms and Recovery
Concussion in sports ("Sports-Related Concussion" or "SRC") are a public health issue. The management of these injuries is evolving rapidly and decisions to return to play are based on clinical judgment.
- Trial name
- EXAECOS (NCT03914833)
- Testing
- Inclusion Questionnaires, Questionnaires at inclusion, M1 and M3
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Cerebral Concussion
Concussion in French Amateur Rugby : Survey About the Management and Knowledge of Players
Rugby is a popular contact sport in France the majority of whom are amateur players. Concussion is one of the main risks given its potential severity and frequency (between 2.78 and 10 per 1,000 player hours).
- Trial name
- RUGBY-COM (NCT04760834)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Concussion, Mild, Diagnoses, Syndromes, and Conditions
Diagnosis of Sport-related Concussion Using Urine Metabolites
Millions of sport related concussions (SRC) occur yearly in the United States, and current diagnosis of concussion is based upon largely subjective clinical evaluations.
- Trial name
- NCT03653195
- Testing
- urine metabolomics
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Concussion, Brain
Salivary Biomarkers for Concussion Recovery
The overarching purpose of this proposed research is to determine whether BDNF and/or specific miRNAs can serve as biomarkers for recovery from a concussion during prescribed exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05379920
- Testing
- High Volume Aerobic Exercise, Low Volume Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Concussion, Mild
Validation of Brain Function Assessment Algorithm for mTBI/Concussion
This study is Part 2 of data collection from 13-25 years old subject population for validation of previously derived algorithms.
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Concussion, Mild, Concussion, Severe, Concussion, Intermediate
- Trial name
- CAS13-25V (NCT03671083)
- Testing
- BrainScope Ahead 300iP
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BrainScope Company, Inc.
Sport-related Concussion
Effect of Neck Training on Outcomes Related to Sport-Related Concussion
Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a significant concern in soccer. This pilot quasi-experimental trial aims to investigate the efficacy and acceptability of an evidence-based neck resistance exercise program in female soccer…
- Trial name
- NCT06774976
- Testing
- 8-week Evidence-Based Neck Resistance Training Program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Sport Related Concussion
Pilot Study on the Correlation Between Accelerations Experienced
Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, accounts for 85% of brain injuries and is common in both professional and amateur sports.
- Trial name
- BIOIMPACT (NCT07507253)
- Testing
- Analyze correlations between the measurements of the variations in biomarkers with those obtained by an instrumented mouthguard measuring accelerations.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sys2Diag
Sports-related Concussion
Harmonization and Implementation of Sports-related Concussion Guidelines in European Football for Youth - the Erasmus + Project
This study addresses the evident gap in SRC awareness and reporting, especially at the grassroots level, by harmonizing concussion management practices across Europe and observing its impact on stakeholders' (coaches, parents…
- Trial name
- REFORM (NCT07128706)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Healthy
Naturally Produced Cannabinoids for Neuroprotection From Concussion
The goal of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross over study is to learn about the neuroprotective properties of a broad-spectrum cannabinoid formulation in normal healthy adults engaged in elite contact sport competition.
- Trial name
- NCT07715864
- Testing
- Broad spectrum cannabinoid formulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Regina
Concussion, Brain, Traumatic Injury
Sport Concussion Performance-Based Prevention Program
Sport-related concussions and traumatic lower body injuries (e.g., anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears) occur frequently in high-speed and contact/collision sports contributing to significant time loss from…
- Trial name
- NCT04992130
- Testing
- Pre-season supplementary neurologic training program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Cerebellar TDCS for SRPCS Treatment
This study is investigating the immediate and long-term effects of bilateral cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on cognition, balance, and symptom severity in people with sports-related post-concussion syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04760899
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Concussion (Diagnosis), Sport-related Concussion
Longitudinal Monitoring of Head Impacts in Elite Junior Ice Hockey
This study aims to better understand how head impacts during ice hockey affect the brain and body, especially in young athletes.
- Conditions
- Concussion (Diagnosis), Sport-related Concussion, Hockey Player
- Trial name
- DRAK-CARE (NCT07341880)
- Testing
- Head impact monitoring, Heart rate variability monitoring, Dual-task cognitive and motor assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Normative, Concussed
Investigator Initiated Protocol for the: Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Clinical Utility of Brain Network Activation (BNA™) Technology in the Management of Sport Related Concussion and the Establishment of Normative Data in Youth and Adolescents Athletes
This study's objectives are: To prospectively examine changes in brain network activation (BNA™) from baseline to recovery (i.e., return to activity) in youth and adolescent athletes with concussion.
- Trial name
- NCT02105935
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ElMindA Ltd
Concussion, Brain
Objective Concussion Assessment Using MRI and Metabolomics
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also referred to as concussions, affect millions of people around the world and can cause harmful long term effects.
- Trial name
- NCT05993351
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Urine and saliva samples, Questionnaires
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Traumatic Brain Injury, Sports Injury
Blood-based Biomarkers for the Prognosis of Sports Related Concussion
The diagnosis of sports related concussion still relies heavily on a subjective assessment. In this study the investigators want to assess the prognostic value of blood-based biomarkers with recovery from concussive episodes over…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Sports Injury, Concussion, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT04485494
- Testing
- Biochemical Analysis of Blood Biomarkers
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Acute Brain Injury
Aerobic Exercise for Concussion
The use of aerobic exercise treatment in the chronic phase of concussion recovery is well-described in the literature but there are limited existing data on the effect of exercise treatment in the acute phase after sport-related…
- Conditions
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Acute Brain Injury, Brain Concussion
- Trial name
- NCT02959216
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Stretching Exercise
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Concussion Mild, Concussion, Brain
Sport-Related Concussion Recovery in Athletes
The goal of this study is to enhance the accuracy and sensitivity of concussion evaluation by integrating traditional assessment tools with emerging neuroimaging technologies, such as Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy…
- Trial name
- NCT06852300
- Testing
- Concussion Assessment Battery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Arkansas