Aerobic Exercise for Concussion Recovery
Modulating Exercise Dosage to Improve Concussion Recovery
Recruiting
Phase 1
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Concussion, Brain
Treatment
Aerobic Exercise
Inflammation
Depression, Anxiety
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 178 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for teenagers aged 13-18 who are recovering from a concussion. Participants will take part in a high dose exercise program to see if it helps them heal faster and feel better.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 13-18 years old.
- I have a concussion diagnosed by a sports medicine doctor.
- I have a Post-Concussion Symptom Scale score greater than 10.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a pre-existing neurological disorder.
- I have contraindications to exercise.
- I had a concussion within the last 6 months (other than the current one).
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Aerobic exercise has emerged as an effective treatment to reduce sport-related concussion symptom severity, yet existing work lacks rigor regarding the precise exercise volume and intensity required to elicit therapeutic effects, how exercise can alter concussion-related pathophysiology, and whether exercise can prevent the development of secondary sequelae. Our objective is to examine if a high d…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 13-18 years of age
* Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) score \>10 to ensure participants are not recovered by enrollment
* Concussion diagnosis by a sports medicine physician
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existing neurological disorders
* Exercise contraindications
* Concussi…
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