Female RNA Concussion (FeRNAC) study protocol: Assessing Hormone Profiles and Salivary RNA in Females with Concussion by Emergency Departments in New Zealand; a prospective cohort study.

atalie Hardaker0 个研究点目标入组 38 人开始时间: 2023年11月2日最近更新: 2023年11月6日

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•Females of reproductive age – 16-50 years (with a menstrual cycle for a minimum of 2 years).
•Natural regular menstrual cycle ~28-35 days long, or
•Currently taking Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP), or
•Currently have Intra Uterine Device (IUD), or
•Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), or
•Oligomenorrheic (irregular periods), or
•Amenorrheic (loss of periods for 3 months or longer)
•Confirmed diagnosis of concussion by a medical doctor (within last 10 days)

•Had more than three or more previously diagnosed concussions.
•Current concussion was more than 10 days ago.
•Post-menopause.
•Started taking medication that would alter reproductive hormone concentrations (Corticosteroids, e.g., Prednisone. Antidepressant or Antipsychotic medication) within the last 3 months.
•Current clinical diagnosis of an eating disorder.
•Pre-diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
•Pre-diagnosed neurological condition.
•GCS score less than 15 at 4 hours after initial assessment. These patients may be referred for a CT scan and will not be eligible for the study.

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atalie Hardaker