Examining brain activity in children with acute concussion
Interhemispheric Anterior Delta Desynchronization in Children Who Present to the Emergency Department With Acute Concussion: A Proof of Concept Study
This study looks at brain activity in kids aged 11-18 who have just had a concussion to see how it differs from healthy kids with other injuries, hoping to improve how we understand and treat concussions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rambam Health Care Campus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa) |
| Trial ID | NCT02916108 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the brain activity patterns in children aged 11-18 who present to the emergency department with acute concussion. By utilizing EEG readings, the study seeks to identify interhemispheric anterior delta desynchronization, which may provide insights into the severity and management of concussion symptoms. The study will also include a control group of healthy children with isolated limb injuries to compare findings. The goal is to enhance the understanding of concussion and improve diagnostic accuracy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 11-18 years diagnosed with acute concussion.
Not a fit: Patients who are nonverbal or non-cooperative will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management strategies for children suffering from concussions.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on concussion, this specific approach using EEG for acute concussion assessment is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Study group will include children aged 11-18 years with diagnosis of acute concussion based on the RPSQ. (Eisenberg et al., 2013; Harmon et al., 2013) * Controls will be healthy children who will be admitted to the ED due to an isolated limb injury such as laceration, contusion or fracture and are not painful. Nonverbal or non-cooperative children will be excluded from the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Nonverbal or non-cooperative children. * Lack of inform consent.
Where this trial is running
Haifa
- Rambam Health Care Campus — Haifa, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dana Baron Shahaf, MD PhD — Rambam Health Care Campus
- Study coordinator: Dana Baron Shahaf, MD PhD
- Email: dana.barons@gmail.com
- Phone: +972-4-7772487
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.