Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Subconcussive Head Impacts on Neural Integrity and Function in ADHD

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Sport Injury

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-26 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the acute neural responses to subconcussive head impacts in individuals with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study is designed to identify ...

Detailed Description

We will recruit participants on a first-come, first-served basis for the ADHD group. We will select age- and sex-matched controls (e.g., matched to 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th ADHD participants since this ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • For ADHD Cohort
  • Aged between 18 and 26 years at the start of the study
  • Providing documentation of ADHD being clinically diagnosed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or a neurologist 3) Taking their prescribed ADHD medication \>5 days a week
  • 4\) Currently playing soccer (i.e., intercollegiate, intramural, club) 5) At least 5 years of soccer heading experience
  • For non-ADHD Cohort
  • Aged between 18 and 26 years at the start of the study
  • Absence of prior or current clinical diagnoses of ADHD
  • Absence of prior or current history of taking ADHD medication 4) Currently playing soccer (i.e., intercollegiate, intramural, club) 5) At least 5 years of soccer heading experience

Exclusion

  • For both ADHD and non-ADHD Cohorts
  • Any head or neck injury in the year before the start of the study
  • Current use of medications that trigger drowsiness
  • Pregnancy
  • Any history of neurological disorders and learning disability other than ADHD
  • Metal implants in the head
  • Implanted electro/magnetic devices (e.g. orthodontic braces, pacemakers, aneurysm clips)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 15 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 15 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

69 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04880304

Start Date

March 15 2021

End Date

March 15 2022

Last Update

February 8 2023

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Indiana University School of Public Health

Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405