Sub-acute Exercise Following Sport-Related Concussion



Status:Recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:13 - 18
Updated:8/4/2018
Start Date:January 2, 2017
End Date:July 1, 2019
Contact:Phillip Worts, MS
Email:prw13@my.fsu.edu
Phone:850-877-8174

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

The Short- And Long-Term Effects Of Submaximal Aerobic Exercise On Recovery Following Sport-Related Concussion In High School Student-Athletes

Determine the safety and efficacy of sub-maximal aerobic exercise during the subacute phase
of recovery following sport-related concussion.

The main objective of the proposed study is to determine is exercise during the first 3-7
days following a sport-related concussion can help improve the systemic neurological
dysfunction following a concussion while examining the safety and efficacy of a 20-minute,
low- to moderate-intensity (40-60% of HRMAX) controlled treadmill aerobic exercise as a
therapeutic modality to improve cardiovascular, psychological, vestibulo-ocular, autonomic,
and cognitive function.

Inclusion Criteria (concussed):

- high school student-athlete

- suffered a diagnosed concussion

- evaluated between Day 3 and Day 7 since injury

Inclusion Criteria (healthy):

- high school student-athlete

- no diagnosed concussion within the last year

- matched with concussion participant for age and gender

Exclusion Criteria:

- physical limitation prohibiting treadmill walking

- reports dizziness or lightheadedness

- presents with any contraindication for exercise participation as defined by American
College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), or American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
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