Status:
UNKNOWN
Breath Control and Mindfulness for Post Concussion Anxiety and Depression: a Feasibility Study
Lead Sponsor:
Western University, Canada
Conditions:
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Persistent-post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) is a condition that effects on average one in seven persons following a concussion. Anxiety and depression symptoms are experienced by over one-third of thos...
Detailed Description
This study will assess the feasibility of a randomized control study designed to remotely deliver a breath control and guided mindfulness exercise to individuals experiencing post-concussion symptoms ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages ≥18 to ≤65 years of age
- Males and females
- Ability to comprehend English (written and spoken)
- Physician-diagnosed concussion ≥ 4weeks prior to commencing study
- Experiencing post-concussion symptoms (\>0 on the RPQ)
- Experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression (Score ≥ 5 on the GAD-7 or ≥ 5 on the PHQ-9)
- Access to an internet accessible device (e.g., computer, smart phone or tablet)
- Access to a smart device (iOS or Android) (required for use of "Awesome Breathing" application)
Exclusion
- \<18 or \>65 years of age
- Score \< 5 on the GAD-7 or \< 5 on the PHQ-9
- Score 0 on RPQ
- Inability to comprehend English (written and/or spoken)
- History of cardiovascular or cardiorespiratory condition
- History of non-traumatic acquired brain injury
- History of neurological or neurodevelopment disorder
- History of unmanaged or managed psychiatric diagnosis (i.e., mental health issue, including bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.)
- No history substance abuse (drug or alcohol)
- Current pregnancy
- Currently attending other yogic or meditation/mindfulness therapy sessions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04708522
Start Date
January 1 2021
End Date
July 1 2021
Last Update
January 14 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A3K7