COMPLETED

Efficacy of Brock String Therapy Post Concussion

Study Overview

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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.

Official Title

Brock String Therapy for Receded Near Point of Convergence Post Concussion

Quick Facts

Study Start:2020-11-09
Study Completion:2025-03-19
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:COMPLETED

Study ID

NCT04076657

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:12 Years to 20 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Athletes who sustained a concussion during organized sport within past 48 hours
  2. * ages 12-20
  3. * at least one NPC measurement \>10 centimeters at initial clinic evaluation.
  1. * lack of access to a smart phone to receive text message prompts
  2. * vestibular disorder
  3. * seizure disorder
  4. * history of traumatic brain injury with imaging findings or brain surgery
  5. * history of 3+ concussions\\
  6. * concussion within the past 6 months
  7. * history of developmental or intellectual disability
  8. * history of substance abuse
  9. * 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

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Alicia Trbovich, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh
Anthony P Kontos, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh

Study Locations (Sites)

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

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh

  • Alicia Trbovich, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh
  • Anthony P Kontos, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2020-11-09
Study Completion Date2025-03-19

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2020-11-09
Study Completion Date2025-03-19

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • brock string
  • sport-concussion
  • concussion therapy
  • receded near point of convergence

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Concussion, Brain
  • Near Point Convergence