Impact of a Paced Breathing Exercise Intervention on Autonomic Nervous System Function and Symptom Severity in Youth Post-concussion: a Pilot Feasibility Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Feasibility-days of practice
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of administering a paced breathing exercise intervention program to children and adolescents in the sub-acute period after concussion, and to document the autonomic function, and symptom severity (post-concussion symptoms, anxiety, sleep) before and after administration of the intervention.
Participants will:
will be instructed to perform a daily 10-minutes daily paced breathing home-exercise program and to document the daily exercises performed within a performance log, or receive usual care from a concussion follow-up program.
A weekly phone meeting will be performed with the participants, to review exercise, providing, specific instructions, and making any necessary adjustments.
All participants (intervention and control group) will undergo a second assessment after four weeks following completion of the intervention program. During the second assessment information regarding the intervention feasibility, time to return to school, return to sport, and clear from medication will be collected as well.
Investigators
Isabelle Gagnon
Senior Scientist
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •aged 9-18 years
- •seven days-3 months post-concussion,
- •at least one post-concussion symptom in the Post-concussion Symptom Inventory (PSCI) that is relevant to ANS dysfunction (e.g. dizziness, nausea, fatigue, confusion, anxiety or sleep disturbances).
Exclusion Criteria
- •known heart disease,
- •previous neurological problems other than concussion
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Feasibility-days of practice
Time Frame: 4 weeks
number of days children in the experimental group will engage in performing their breathing exercises
Feasibility-daily duration of practice
Time Frame: 4 weeks
number of minutes children in the experimental group will engage in performing their breathing exercises
Secondary Outcomes
- Autonomic nervous system function-Heart rate(initial and 4 week evaluation)
- Autonomic nervous system function-Heart rate variability(initial and 4 week evaluation)