Post-Concussion Aerobic Exercise

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMark Bayley, MD

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

Approved in 1 Jurisdiction

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study is looking at the specific role of an exercise prescription on recovery from concussion symptoms in the general population.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patients that provide written informed consent prior to entry into the study

Patients referred from the emergency department (ED) with recent (<1 week) diagnosis of concussion by ED physician

GCS score of 13-15 on presentation to the ED

+3 more

Participant Groups

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Monitoring + Treadmill Test + Specific Exercise PrescriptionExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

In addition to wearing the heart rate monitor, and completing a treadmill test at each appointment, participants will receive an exercise prescription based on the results of the treadmill test. They will be prescribed 30 minutes of structured aerobic exercise, 5 times per week, at a heart rate determined by their treadmill test.

Group II: MonitoringActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will be given a heart rate monitor to wear on their wrist for the duration of the study (i.e. until recovered, or 8 weeks post-injury, whatever comes first).

Group III: Monitoring + Treadmill TestPlacebo Group2 Interventions

In addition to wearing the heart rate monitor, participants will undergo a treadmill test at each appointment.