Validation of the `10 metre shuttle test as a measure of post concussion syndrome in children aged 8-18 years.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Concussion; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001051730
• Lead Sponsor: Queensland Children's Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-07-28
• Last Update Posted: 12 December 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria
- Any child age 8 to 18 years of age
- Mild traumatic brain injury/concussion
- Any increase in symptoms compared to pre-injury symptoms score
- Overall symptoms of less than 6/10 at rest
- Ability to walk independently (eg. Dizziness/imbalance, not a risk factor for falls)

Exclusion Criteria

-a significant medical history that would contraindicate exercise on a treadmill or flat ground within a clinic setting
- a previous concussion within the last 3 months,
- persistent symptoms following a previous concussion
- inability to complete questionnaires
- parents unable to provide informed consent (diminished understanding or comprehension, or a language other than English spoken and an interpreter unavailable)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified