Dynamic Vision Testing and Concussion Management

Launched by CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE · Apr 6, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how adding dynamic vision testing to the concussion management process for athletes at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) can help identify vision problems that may occur after a head injury. Researchers believe that these vision issues might be detected right after a concussion and could still be present when an athlete is cleared to return to play. The goal is to improve how concussions are managed to ensure athletes are truly ready to go back to their sport.

To participate in the study, athletes from CSUN who have sustained a concussion during the 2020-2021 season can volunteer. They need to be able to give consent and have completed certain preseason tests with the research team. However, athletes who did not perform well on specific baseline tests or who cannot meet certain performance criteria will not be eligible. Participants can expect to undergo dynamic vision testing, which is designed to assess how well their eyes and brain are working together after a concussion. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and the findings could lead to better concussion management practices in sports.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• 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
• • Sustained a concussion as diagnosed by the medical staff during the 2020-2021 season of play.
• • 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.