Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Brock String Therapy Post Concussion
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Concussion, Brain
Near Point Convergence
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-20 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of Brock String therapy prescribed in the acute stage of concussion recovery can improve clinical outcomes among patients with receded nea...
Detailed Description
Receded near point of convergence (NPC) is a common oculomotor deficit associated with numerous vision diagnoses, including convergence and accommodative insufficiencies, following sport-related concu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Athletes who sustained a concussion during organized sport within past 48 hours
- ages 12-20
- at least one NPC measurement \>10 centimeters at initial clinic evaluation.
Exclusion
- lack of access to a smart phone to receive text message prompts
- vestibular disorder
- seizure disorder
- history of traumatic brain injury with imaging findings or brain surgery
- history of 3+ concussions\\
- concussion within the past 6 months
- history of developmental or intellectual disability
- history of substance abuse
- Patients will also be excluded from recruitment if the treating clinician feels the potential participant would be unable to tolerate Brock String therapy due to severe symptoms
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 9 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 19 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04076657
Start Date
November 9 2020
End Date
March 19 2025
Last Update
June 5 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Rooney Sports Complex
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15203