An app to help manage recovery from concussion
Official title: Efficacy of the Pacing and Planning App for Persons With Mild Acquired Brain Injury
Run by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · NCT03957343 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new app that helps people recovering from a concussion manage their daily activities based on how they're feeling.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 24, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT03957343 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion and have access to a smartphone or tablet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not experienced a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Parkwood Pacing and Planning™ app is designed to assist individuals recovering from a concussion by using a point system that helps users manage their daily activities based on their symptom severity. Users can schedule their activities according to a daily point maximum, which is personalized based on their symptoms. The app aims to enhance self-management of symptoms and improve recovery outcomes through data analytics and machine-learning techniques. Feedback from patients and clinicians has been positive, indicating a strong foundation for further development and innovation in concussion recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly improve the quality of life for patients recovering from concussions by providing structured support for symptom management.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar digital health interventions for concussion management, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Experienced a mild traumatic brain injury/concussion 2. Disclosure of mechanism of injury and whether they were diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury/concussion by a registered health care practitioner 3. 18 yeas of age or older 4. Access to a smartphone or tablet 5. Able to read, write, and understand English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Did not experience a mild traumatic brain injury/concussion 2. Unwilling to disclose mechanism of injury and whether they were diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury/concussion 3. Under 18 years of age 4. No access to a smartphone or tablet 5. Inability to read, write, and understand English
Where it's running
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Parkwood Institute
London, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dalton Wolfe, PhD — Lawson Health Research Institiute
- Study coordinator: Dalton Wolfe, PhD
- Email: dwolfe@uwo.ca
- Phone: 5196854292
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.