A Comparison of Dynamic Vision & Balance Between College Athletes & Controls

Launched by CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE · Apr 6, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well dynamic vision testing can help identify vision problems in college athletes who have experienced a concussion. The researchers at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) want to see if these vision issues can be detected right after a concussion occurs and if they might still be present when the athlete is cleared to return to play. By including this testing in the existing concussion protocol, the goal is to better understand and manage the recovery process for athletes.

Eligible participants for this study are athletes from CSUN who have suffered a concussion during the 2020-2021 sports season and can give their consent to take part. They should have completed specific preseason tests and meet certain criteria regarding their test scores. If you join the study, you will undergo dynamic vision testing along with other assessments as part of the protocol. This research is currently recruiting participants and aims to improve how concussions are handled in college sports, ultimately helping athletes recover more safely.

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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.