Concussion Treatment in Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Concussion, Mild

In brief

The purpose of this study is to conduct the first randomized control trial for targeted treatments for concussion in adults 50 years or older. Participants will be enrolled at their first concussion clinical visit (V1) and their second study visit will occur after (up to 7 days) or concurrently with the participant's second concussion clinical visit, typically (but not limited to) between 21-31 days from V1.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05849064

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

56

Starts

2023-09-07

Expected to finish

2026-06-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-06

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 50 years of age or older
• Diagnosed concussion within the last 4 days - 12 months
• Must be recruited at their initial concussion appointment
• Ability to read/write to complete study assessments/testing

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed major psychiatric disorders other than depression/anxiety (e.g., schizophrenia)
• Diagnosed with moderate to severe brain injury or past brain surgery/malformations

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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