The effect of head cooling on cognitive functioning in kickboxing; a pilot study.<br>
Phase 2
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- neurologische aandoeningen, d.w.z. traumatisch hersenletsel waaronder hersenschuddingencognitive disfunctioningconcussion
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON42855
- Lead Sponsor
- Ziekenhuis Amstelland
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Kickboxers 18 years or older, both male and female, who are in contest will be included. Both amateur and professional athletes will be recruited.
Exclusion Criteria
Participants will be excluded when they have a history of psychiatric disorders (e.g. depression), alcoholism, disorders of the central nervous system (e.g. epilepsy).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The main parameter will be the difference in scores on the Impacttest, a<br /><br>computerized test battery that measures cognitive function, between the<br /><br>experimental group and the control group. This will be measured after the<br /><br>possible intervention of a cooling helmet has been applied. This measurement<br /><br>will take place 2-3 days after the fight. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method