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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 41 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Sub-maximal exerciseother
Likely dose
Sub-maximal aerobic exercise (walking, biking, jogging, running) 5 days per week for 20 minutes per session, monitored via heart rateAI-extracted
Key inclusion· 3
  • ✓Concussion diagnosed by board-certified sports medicine physician within the last 2 weeks
  • ✓Low or moderate cardiac risk per American College of Sports Medicine criteria
  • ✓Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS) score greater than 9
Key exclusion· 4
  • ✕History of neurological surgery
  • ✕Seizure disorder
  • ✕Use of medication or medical device that alters heart rate, blood pressure, or autonomic function
  • ✕Current serious chronic medical or psychiatric disease that may interfere with study participation or data integrity

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The Effects of a Sub-maximal Exercise Program on Adolescents Who Sustained a Concussion

Boston Children's Hospital·interventional·Posted May 31, 2017·Updated Jan 31, 2023

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Sub-maximal exercise for Concussion, Mild and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Patients who sustain a concussion will undergo a sub-maximal exercise protocol throughout their recovery. Cerebrovascular function, heart rate, and symptom severity, and exercise volume will be monitored throughout.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsConcussion, Mild, Concussion, Brain, Concussion, Severe, Exertion; Excess
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedMay 31, 2017
Enrollment StartOct 1, 2018
Primary CompletionJul 20, 2020
Study CompletionSep 1, 2021
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.8 yearsPosted 9.1 years ago

Interventions

Sub-maximal exerciseother

Subjects will participate in aerobic exercise 5 days a week. This includes walking, biking, jogging and running. While participating in these activities, they will be wearing their Polar Wrist Unit and Heart Rate Monitor to help subjects track their exercise intensity. They will exercise for 20 minutes 5times a week at 60% of their maximum heart rate or 80% of their symptom limited heart rate.