Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Exercise on Neurorecovery Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Lead Sponsor:

University of Florida

Collaborating Sponsors:

Clinical & Translational Science Institute

American Psychological Foundation

Conditions:

Brain Concussion

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study is a "proof-of-principle" project to examine the safety and feasibility of implementing a 1-week aerobic exercise program in the post-acute phase after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Th...

Detailed Description

This is a "proof-of-principle" project for human subjects to examine the safety and feasibility of implementing a 1-week aerobic exercise program in the post-acute phase after mild traumatic brain inj...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) group:
  • Meet criteria for mTBI as set forth by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  • mTBI was sustained 14-25 days before beginning the exercise intervention

Exclusion

  • comorbid orthopaedic injury that inhibits movement
  • history of serious psychiatric disturbance with hospitalization,
  • prior history of neurologic disease,
  • current or past history of substance abuse disorder,
  • diabetes
  • previous history of moderate or severe head injury,
  • neurological disorder unrelated to TBI (e.g., seizure disorder)
  • physician recommendations against exercise
  • non-English speakers
  • Non-injured Group:
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • \- Gainesville, Florida community member

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 17 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 22 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

39 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02276079

Start Date

February 17 2015

End Date

December 22 2016

Last Update

December 4 2018

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University of Florida Health Science Center

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610