Comparing exercise programs for recovery after mild head injury
Official title: Exercise Interventions in Patients With Postconcussion Symptoms and Posttraumatic Headache. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by St. Olavs Hospital · NCT06015451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two different ways of providing exercise support to see which helps people recover better after a mild head injury.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Olavs Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trondheim) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06015451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 who have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury and experience exercise intolerance.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe communication issues or those whose symptoms are better explained by other conditions may 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
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different exercise delivery models for patients experiencing exercise intolerance following a mild head injury. Participants will undergo a treadmill test to establish their symptom threshold and will then engage in a tailored exercise program. One group will receive in-person follow-up and repeated testing, while the other will have telephone-based follow-up. The study will assess recovery outcomes after 12 weeks of exercise intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve recovery strategies for patients suffering from post-concussion symptoms and enhance their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar exercise interventions for post-concussion recovery, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years * Having sustained a minimal head injury or mild traumatic brain injury at least 2 weeks ago. * At least one postconcussion symptoms, of at least moderate degree, occurring within the first week after the head injury. * Intolerance for physical activity (self-reported and measured; including symptom exacerbation later on the test day). * Capable of giving informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * More than 2 years since last injury. * The symptoms are better explained by other conditions. * Severe communication problems, typically due to poor knowledge of Norwegian. * Severe psychiatric, neurological, somatic, or substance abuse disorders that will make it problematic to function in a group and/or will complicate follow-up and outcome assessment. * Safety concerns according to the study medical checklist.
Where it's running
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St. Olavs Hospital, Clinic of Rehabilitation
Trondheim, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Toril Skandsen, PhD
- Email: toril.skandsen@ntnu.no
- Phone: +4792692780
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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.