Status:

COMPLETED

Usability and Tolerability of Novel Protection Device Against Potential Brain Injury During Competitive Sport

Lead Sponsor:

Emory University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Conditions:

Brain Injuries, Traumatic

Brain Injury Traumatic Mild

Eligibility:

All Genders

14-49 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the usability and tolerability of this jugular vein compression device in a population of helmeted and non-helmeted competitive high school, collegiate and profes...

Detailed Description

Significant morbidity, mortality, and related costs are caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). A simple, effective, and lightweight device worn by athletes or war fighters in the field, designed to m...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Normal healthy volunteer
  • Able to provide written consent
  • Must be 14 years or older and a participant in collegiate/professional sports of football or rugby

Exclusion

  • Unable to provide written consent
  • History of neurological deficits, previous cerebral infarction, or severe head trauma as indicated through pre-season screening:
  • Medical contraindications to restriction of venous outflow via the internal jugular veins (known increased intracerebral pressure, metabolic acidosis or alkalosis)
  • Glaucoma (Narrow Angle or Normal Tension)
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Recent penetrating brain trauma (within 6 months)
  • Known carotid hypersensitivity
  • Known increased intracranial pressure
  • Central vein thrombosis
  • Any known airway obstruction
  • Any known seizure disorder

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2017

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 31 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03318822

Start Date

August 1 2017

End Date

December 31 2020

Last Update

May 6 2021

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Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229