Sport-Related Concussion Recovery in Athletes
Enrolling by invitation
Conditions studied: Concussion Mild, Concussion, Brain
In brief
The goal of this study is to enhance the accuracy and sensitivity of concussion evaluation by integrating traditional assessment tools with emerging neuroimaging technologies, such as Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). By systematically collecting data across multiple assessment domains-including sideline evaluations, neurocognitive testing, balance assessments, vestibular/ocular-motor screening (VOMS), and brain activity measurements-this study aims to improve the diagnostic process and ensure a safer return-to-play protocol for athletes recovering from sport-related concussions. Research Questions: 1. How do traditional concussion assessment tools (SCAT, computerized neurocognitive tests, balance tests, and VOMS) compare to fNIRS in detecting changes in brain function following a sport-related concussion? 2. What is the relationship between pre-injury baseline measures, acute post- injury assessments, and recovery-phase evaluations in athletes diagnosed with a sport-related concussion? 3. Can fNIRS improve the sensitivity and specificity of concussion diagnosis compared to existing clinical assessments? 4. How do clinical symptoms, medical history, and other individual factors influence concussion recovery and return-to-play timelines? 5. Does integrating fNIRS with traditional assessment tools enhance the ability to track recovery progression and inform return-to-play decisions? This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of concussion diagnosis and recovery while assessing the added value of fNIRS technology in improving clinical decision-making.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06852300
- Run by
- University of Central Arkansas
- People needed
- 1000
- Starts
- 2016-04-11
- Expected to finish
- 2030-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-03-06
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 26. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Participants will be recruited from athletes who have sustained a concussion and/or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), as determined by a physical examination conducted by medical staff based on the established concussion definition: biomechnical forces, typically resulting from a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or elsewhere on the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head.
You may not qualify if…
- Current diagnosis of a psychiatric illness, attention deficit disorder, or learning disability.
- Current use of psychoactive medications.
Where it is running
- University of Central Arkansas — Conway, Arkansas, United States
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