Improving concussion recovery with high dose exercise

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of a high dose aerobic exercise program on adolescents recovering from concussions. Participants aged 13-18 with ongoing symptoms will engage in a tailored exercise regimen initiated within 14 days of their concussion. The goal is to determine if this increased exercise volume leads to faster symptom resolution, improved physiological function, and reduced long-term complications. The findings aim to refine rehabilitation guidelines and enhance understanding of exercise's impact on brain recovery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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
* Concussion \<6 months before enrollment (excluding the current injury)

Where it's running

• University of Colorado Denver
  Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting
• Boston Children's Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: David R Howell, PhD — University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz
• Study coordinator: David R Howell, PhD
• Email: ConcussionResearch@cuanschutz.edu
• Phone: 7207771502

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.