Efficacy of Brock String Therapy Post Concussion

Description

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of Brock String therapy prescribed in the acute stage of concussion recovery can improve clinical outcomes among patients with receded near point of convergence (NPC). Aim 1: Determine if participants receiving the Brock String have more significant improvements in NPC measurements at follow up 7-10 days post injury. Aim 2: Determine if participants receiving the Brock String 1) improve on computerized neurocognitive test scores from initial visit (\<48 hours post injury) to follow up visit (7-10 days post injury) compared to control participants, and 2) have reduced recovery time (i.e., days from injury until return to play) compared to control participants.

Conditions

Concussion, Brain, Near Point Convergence

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Study overview

The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of Brock String therapy prescribed in the acute stage of concussion recovery can improve clinical outcomes among patients with receded near point of convergence (NPC). Aim 1: Determine if participants receiving the Brock String have more significant improvements in NPC measurements at follow up 7-10 days post injury. Aim 2: Determine if participants receiving the Brock String 1) improve on computerized neurocognitive test scores from initial visit (\<48 hours post injury) to follow up visit (7-10 days post injury) compared to control participants, and 2) have reduced recovery time (i.e., days from injury until return to play) compared to control participants.

Brock String Therapy for Receded Near Point of Convergence Post Concussion

Efficacy of Brock String Therapy Post Concussion

Condition
Concussion, Brain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Rooney Sports Complex, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15203

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Athletes who sustained a concussion during organized sport within past 48 hours
  • * ages 12-20
  • * at least one NPC measurement \>10 centimeters at initial clinic evaluation.
  • * lack of access to a smart phone to receive text message prompts
  • * vestibular disorder
  • * seizure disorder
  • * history of traumatic brain injury with imaging findings or brain surgery
  • * history of 3+ concussions\\
  • * concussion within the past 6 months
  • * history of developmental or intellectual disability
  • * history of substance abuse
  • * Patients will also be excluded from recruitment if the treating clinician feels the potential participant would be unable to tolerate Brock String therapy due to severe symptoms

Ages Eligible for Study

12 Years to 20 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Alicia Trbovich, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Anthony P Kontos, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2024-12