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Interest of an Attentional Evaluation by a Computerized Battery in the Management of Concussion in Young Rugby Players
Led by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand · Updated on 2026-04-30
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how a computerized set of neuropsychological tests can identify attention problems caused by concussions in young rugby players aged 11 to 25. This study compares the results of 30 young athletes with concussions to those of young athletes without concussions who participate in non-contact sports. The goal is to better understand how concussion symptoms relate to test performance and improve concussion management in sports. Participants will undergo a series of computerized and paper-based neuropsychological tests. These tests assess processing speed, short-term memory, auditory-verbal working memory, episodic memory, selective attention, and executive functions. The computerized TAP battery is used alongside traditional standardized French tests. This approach aims to offer a more specific and quicker neuropsychological evaluation for concussion. During the study, participants will complete tests measuring alertness, divided attention, response control, incompatibility tasks, and working memory. Additional assessments include matrix reasoning, coding, symbol search, digit span, memory recall tasks, and questionnaires about symptoms like headaches and sleep. Researchers will analyze these data to understand attentional deficits after concussion and support earlier rehabilitation interventions. The study is open to healthy volunteers and includes both concussed and non-concussed athletes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Interest of an Attentional Evaluation by a Computerized Battery in the Management of Concussion in Young Rugby Players
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male patients with a concussion occurring during rugby practice
- Male controls with no concussion practicing non-contact sports within a sports association
- Age between 11 and 25 years
- Ability to read French without assistance
- Controls matched to patients by age and study level within plus or minus 1 year
You will not qualify if you...
- Participants under legal protection measures
- Participants with other neurological or psychiatric disorders prior to concussion
- Diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood
- Score less than or equal to 5/19 on the Matrix subtest indicating intellectual retardation
- Addictive behaviors
- Current major depressive disorder or medication with antidepressants or benzodiazepines for less than 3 months
- Severe visual or motor problems interfering with test performance
- Controls with history of proven concussion
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants complete a series of computerized and paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests to assess attentional and executive functions, processing speed, memory, and selective attention.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France, 63000
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Research Team
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Lise LACLAUTRE
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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