Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Acute Subconcussive Head Impacts

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Sports Injury

Intermittent Fasting

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-30 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of intermittent fasting on the acute neural responses to subconcussive head impacts. The study is designed to identify the effects of 20 controlled s...

Detailed Description

The researchers will use a randomized controlled trial design and recruit participants on a first-come, first-serve basis for the study. The four groups are; 8 day fast, 5 day pre-heading fast, 3 day ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-30 years of age
  • At least three years of soccer heading experience

Exclusion

  • Diabetes
  • Any current intermittent fasting or in the last 3-6 months
  • Any head or eye injury 12 months prior to the study
  • Any neurological disorders (e.g., seizures, closed head injuries with prolonged loss of consciousness (\> 15 minutes), history of stroke, spinal cord/surgery)
  • History of vestibular, ocular, or vision dysfunction
  • Any injury that would prohibit the performance of soccer headings
  • A history of eating disorder
  • Any brain implants or recent surgeries with metal implants that prohibit undergoing an MRI
  • Currently taking any medications affecting appetite
  • Pregnant
  • HIV

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 23 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05236127

Start Date

January 23 2022

End Date

August 31 2022

Last Update

September 28 2023

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Indiana University School of Public Health

Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405