Exercise Reset for Concussion in a Military Environment

Launched by STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO · Aug 9, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "Exercise Reset for Concussion in a Military Environment" is studying how early, personalized aerobic exercise can help people recover from a concussion more quickly and reduce ongoing symptoms. Researchers want to find out if this type of exercise is safe and effective for military personnel who have recently experienced a concussion. They are also looking at a simple test called the March-in-place test to see how well it can help evaluate recovery.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be between 18 and 40 years old and must have been diagnosed with a concussion within the last nine days by a qualified medical professional. However, individuals with more serious head injuries or certain health conditions that prevent them from exercising will not be able to take part. If you join the study, you can expect to participate in personalized exercise sessions designed to support your recovery. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to provide valuable insights into how exercise can aid in healing after a concussion.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 18-40 years,
• • Within 9 days of injury
• • Diagnosed with concussion by an experienced clinician using standard international criteria
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Moderate or severe TBI as indicated by a GCS score \<13, lesion on CT/MRI, and/or focal neurologic sign consistent with intracerebral lesion
• • Injury involving loss of consciousness for \>30 minutes or post-traumatic amnesia \>24 hours
• • Inability to exercise because of lower-extremity orthopedic injury, clinically significant vestibular or visual dysfunction, or increased cardiac risk
• • Pre-existing conditions that prevent participation in active testing and/or rehabilitation
• • History of more than 3 diagnosed concussions
• • Currently on medications that affect autonomic function, such as ADHD medication or mood stabilizers
• • Active substance abuse/dependence
• • Unwillingness to perform intervention
• • Limited English proficiency.