Mobile Health Support for Concussions
Facilitating Access to Specialty Treatment
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion, Mild
Concussion, Severe
Concussion, Intermediate
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 210 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for teenagers between 13 and 18 who have had a concussion within the last 72 hours. Participants will use a mobile app to report their symptoms and get connected with specialists for better care.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 13 and 18 years old.
- I have come to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia within 72 hours of my head injury.
- I have been diagnosed with a concussion according to the latest guidelines.
- I own a smartphone.
- I have a moderate to high risk for ongoing symptoms.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a Glasgow Coma Scale score lower than 13.
- I have any trauma to my legs.
- I had a concussion in the past month.
- I do not speak English.
- I was admitted to the hospital after my head injury.
- I have already taken part in this study.
- I cannot complete the study procedures.
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
The goal of this hybrid implementation-effectiveness study is to evaluate the effectiveness (hastened recovery times) and feasibility (fidelity in connecting to concussion specialty care) of a novel mobile health intervention, designed to reduce disparities in access to specialty care through the use of remote patient monitoring (RPM) to facilitate care hand-off from the emergency department (ED) …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for concussed subjects:
* Males and females age 13 - 18
* Present to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Emergency Department (ED) within 72 hours of head injury
* Meet criteria for concussion as defined by the most recent International Consensus Statement on Concussio…
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