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Comparing Symptom Provocation and Physiological Response Between Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) Protocol and Modified Dynamic Exertion Test (mEXiT) Post Concussion

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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

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• 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

Pittsburgh

Time Frame

Start Date: 2024-03-05

Completion Date: 2026-09-30

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.

Related Therapeutic Areas

Concussion

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