Randomized Controlled Trial of Targeted Treatment in Older Adults Following Concussion
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to conduct the first randomized control trial for targeted treatments for concussion in adults 50 years or older. Participants will be enrolled at their first concussion clinical visit (V1) and their second study visit will occur after (up to 7 days) or concurrently with the participant's second concussion clinical visit, typically (but not limited to) between 21-31 days from V1.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
Maximum Age: 99
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 50 years of age or older
• Diagnosed concussion within the last 4 days - 12 months
• Must be recruited at their initial concussion appointment
• Ability to read/write to complete study assessments/testing
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITING
Pittsburgh
Contact Information
Primary
Anthony Kontos, PhD
akontos@pitt.edu
412-432-3725
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-09-07
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Active_comparator: Behavioral Control
Participants randomized to the behavioral control group will receive standardized (i.e., all participants in this group will receive the same interventions) behavioral management strategies that include activity, hydration, nutrition, sleep, and stress management strategies.
Experimental: Targeted Intervention
Participant receives exercises or strategies based on their clinical concussion domain given to them by their neuropsychologist: 1) Anxiety/Mood, 2)Headache/Migraine, 3)Vestibular, 4)Ocular, 5)Cognitive.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Pittsburgh