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Multidimensional Sleep Health Intervention to Optimize Concussion Recovery

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Concussion (Diagnosis)
Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment
Sleep Health
Depression, Anxiety
Registration Number
NCT07082218
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Brief Summary

Following adolescent concussion, poor sleep health is common and relates to the development of persisting post-concussion symptoms, and uninjured adolescents (independent of concussion) also commonly experience sleep insufficiency. Given the sparse guidance that exists for clinicians to provide evidence-based sleep health recommendations for adolescents with a concussion, the primary objectives of this prospective randomized clinical trial of adolescents with a recent concussion are to discover if a multidimensional and prescriptive sleep health intervention leads to: 1) faster symptom resolution time, better sleep quality, or longer sleep duration; and 2) improved sleep habits, mental health, or academic engagement, relative to standard-of-care post-concussion sleep health guidance. Findings from this research will provide the basis for more precise sleep health recommendations for adolescents who experience a concussion.

Detailed Description

Concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces accompanied by an alteration in neurological status. Concussion recovery is complex, and many factors influence short- and long-term recovery outcomes. Among the deleterious effects observed after concussion, sleep-related problems are commonly reported and associated with increased risk of developing persisting post-concussion symptoms. Insufficient sleep is also commonly reported among uninjured adolescents, independent of concussion. In combination, adolescents with concussion are uniquely vulnerable to immediate and persisting sleep deficits. Currently prescribed sleep health recommendations for adolescents with a recent concussion remain vague, with limited evidence supporting intervention guidance. Given the documented relationship between post-concussion sleep problems and poor recovery outcomes, a multidimensional and prescriptive sleep health intervention initiated within the first month of a concussion may lead to improved patient outcomes. Using both patient-reported and objective (actigraphy) methods, our measurement approach will allow us to determine the efficacy of an innovative intervention to improve overall sleep health, concussion recovery, mental health, and academic engagement. The multidimensional sleep health intervention provides targeted and prescriptive recommendations for the patient and is developed from our existing pilot work. Specifically, the intervention addresses five areas with evidence to support post-concussion sleep deficits, including: 1) reduced time asleep, 2) inconsistent sleep/wake time, 3) more bed use for non-night-sleep purposes (e.g., napping), 4) excessive screen time before bed, and 5) night-time anxiety. Participants will be randomized to a multidimensional, prescriptive sleep health intervention or standard-of-care at Visit 1 (pre-intervention), undergo actigraphy monitoring and complete daily surveys for two weeks, return for re-assessment two weeks after Visit 1 (Visit 2, post-intervention), and 8 weeks after Visit 1 (Visit 3, persisting effects evaluation). Therefore, our objective is to discover if a multidimensional sleep health intervention among adolescents with a concussion (1) leads to faster symptom resolution time and better sleep quality and/or duration; and (2) affects persistent sleep habits, mental health, and academic engagement. We will use a two-group randomized clinical trial design (intervention, standard-of-care) with 3 assessments over an 8-week monitoring period. Our multidisciplinary investigative team, with expertise in concussion management, randomized clinical trials among adolescents with concussion, clinical trial design, and adolescent sleep behavior and psychology provides necessary experience to successfully complete this study. By challenging current sleep recommendations provided for adolescent patients with concussion, our project seeks to advance rehabilitation strategies for improved concussion management and overall improved health.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
54
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participants will be symptomatic at the time of enrollment (Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory [PCSI] score ≥9)
  • Diagnosed with a concussion by a healthcare provider using the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine diagnostic criteria
  • 10-19 years of age (aligned with World Health Organization definition of 'adolescent')
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of treatment for pre-concussion sleep-related disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Concussion symptom resolution timeThrough study completion, an average of 8 weeks

The day when symptoms are no longer experienced. As some may endorse symptoms independent of a concussion.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sleep onset and continuityBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS): Sleep Disturbance and Sleep-Related Impairment short forms. Scores are converted to T-scores, ranging from 35-75 with higher scores indicating more severe sleep problems

Sleep durationThrough intervention completion, an average of two weeks

Participants will wear a commercially available actigraphy device to quantify nightly sleep duration.

Sleep qualityBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

Self-reported measure of sleep quality perception completed via the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Scale=0-21, higher = worse sleep quality

Sleep disorders symptomsBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

Sleep Disorders Inventory for Students; SDIS. T scores range from 0-90, and higher scores indicate more severe sleep disorder

Sleep behaviorsBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

Adolescent Sleep-Wake Scale; ASWS. Scores range from 28-168, with higher scores indicating better sleep quality.

Mental HealthBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

PROMIS Global Pediatric Profiles 25, anxiety and depressive symptom domains. Scores are converted to T-scores with a range from 30-80, where higher scores indicate a more severe endorsement of anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Sleep chronotypeBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

Morningness/Eveningness Scale for Children; MESC. Scores range from 10-50, with higher scores indicating a stronger morning preference and lower scores indicating a stronger evening preference.

Academic engagementBaseline (Visit 1), Visit 2 (2 weeks after Visit 1), and Visit 3 (8 weeks after Visit 1)

Identification with School Questionnaire; ISQ. Scores range from 16 to 80, with higher scores indicating a very high identification with school.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Colorado Denver

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

University of Colorado Denver
🇺🇸Aurora, Colorado, United States
David R Howell, PhD
Principal Investigator

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