Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Recovery After Concussion in Adults Aged 18 to 35

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying concussion recovery by comparing individuals who take creatine supplements with those who do not. The study aims to see if people taking creatine become symptom-free faster after a concussion and if their concussion assessment scores, including symptoms, mental status, balance, motor coordination, and visual performance, are better once they are asymptomatic. The study includes adults aged 18 to 35 who have had a diagnosed concussion within 72 hours. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group will consume their usual diet plus 5 grams of creatine daily for the first four days, then 3 grams daily until symptoms resolve the other group will continue their usual diet without creatine. After initial screening and consent, participants will complete symptom checklists and concussion assessments. The research team will maintain contact to monitor compliance and recovery, adjusting frequency based on symptom severity. When participants become asymptomatic, they will undergo detailed assessments including symptom checklists, computerized neurocognitive tests, and visual evaluations. The researchers will analyze time to symptom resolution and various concussion-related scores using statistical tests. Participants may be followed and assessed for up to 100 weeks from injury to gather comprehensive data on recovery and cognitive function.

Creatine Supplementation in Concussion Recovery