Comparing Symptom Provocation and Physiological Response Between Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) Protocol and Modified Dynamic Exertion Test (mEXiT) Post Concussion
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to compare symptom provocation, physiologic response, and rate of perceived (RPE) between the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) and a Modified Dynamic Exertion (mEXiT) test after sport related concussion in adolescents aged 14-17. Participants will be enrolled at their initial concussion clinical visit within 14 days of their injury, and randomly assigned to either the BCTT or mEXiT group. Participants will complete a single visit.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 14
Maximum Age: 17
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Diagnosed with a sport related concussion within 14 days of injury
• Participants referred to exertion therapy after a trained clinician from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program has interpreted neurocognitive, vestibular, and clinical interview outcomes and determined the participant is capable of completing structured exercise.
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
UPMC/Univ of Pgh Sports Medicine Concussion Research Program
RECRUITING
Pittsburgh
Contact Information
Primary
Anthony P Kontos, PhD
akontos@pitt.edu
412-904-1298
Backup
Sarah Ostop, DPT
sterlingse@upmc.edu
724-720-3050
Time Frame
Start Date:2024-03-05
Estimated Completion Date:2026-05-31
Participants
Target number of participants:60
Treatments
Active_comparator: Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT)
Participants in this group will complete the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT). This involves individuals walking at 5.8 km/hr. (3.6 mph) at a 0.0% incline (5.1 km/hr. \[3.2 mph\] if below 5' 10 tall), the treadmill incline is increased 1 degree each minute for the first 15 minutes, then speed increased 0.64 km/hr. (0.4 mph) each minute thereafter.
Experimental: Modified EXiT Test (mEXiT)
Participants in this group will complete the modified EXiT test (mEXiT). Participants will complete a 12 minute treadmill interval program followed by a dynamic circuit (10 squat jumps, 10 side to side push ups and 10 medicine ball rotations), jump ball toss, zig zag agility and arrow agility. Parameters will be recorded the same as the established dynamic EXiT test; heart rate and RPE will be recorded at 0, 2, 6:30 and 12 minutes of the treadmill program as well as after the second trial of each activity. The time to complete two trials of the zig zag agility and arrow agility will also be recorded.