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
Active Locations (1)
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Indiana University School of Public Health
Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405