Status:
COMPLETED
An Intervention Program to Reduce to the Risk of Persistent Symptoms After Concussion
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study investigates how well a new therapy program prevents persistent symptoms (e.g., headaches, fatigue, irritability, etc.) after concussion. The program involves examining beliefs about concus...
Detailed Description
Although the majority of patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) experience complete recovery within three months, a sizeable group continues to report frequent and severe symptoms such as he...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Incurred head trauma within six weeks of study entry
- Meet American Congress of Rehabilitation criteria for MTBI, documented by the referring/treating physician
- Subjective report at least one symptom attributable to head trauma
- English as preferred language for communication
- Considered at-risk for persistent PCS based on prognostic model from Whittaker et al. (2007)
Exclusion
- Medical documentation of skull fracture or acute intracranial abnormality on neuroimaging, consistent with "mild-complicated" TBI
- Self-reported history of a neurological disorder (including prior MTBI within the past six months)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00893347
Start Date
June 1 2009
End Date
October 1 2012
Last Update
November 6 2018
Active Locations (1)
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GF Strong Rehab Centre, 4255 Laurel Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada