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NCT02988596 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Role of Rehabilitation in Concussion Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A NA study of Concussion, Brain, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 251
- Enrollment target
- 11
- Study locations
NCT02988596: Completed NA study of Concussion, Brain, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
NCT02988596 is a NA study of Concussion, Brain that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 251 participants, above the 172-participant average among 20 other Concussion, Brain trials with a reported enrollment target (46% higher). The trial reports 11 study locations across 6 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02988596, a NA study of Concussion, Brain, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 251 participants
- Enrollment target
- 11
- Study locations
Study Summary
Approximately 420 professional and amateur athletes will participate in rehabilitation during recovery after sports-related concussion. Participants will be cluster randomized, by study site, to a specific study arm. Participants will complete post-injury assessments and the intervention of their randomized group aimed at understanding the effects of a multidimensional rehabilitation protocol versus enhanced graded exertion on clinical recovery, return to play, and patient outcomes after sport related concussion
Primary Outcome
Average number of days from injury to recovery (recovery is defined as full clearance by physician for full return to sport participation)
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Multidimensional Active Rehabilitation
- OTHER Enhanced Graded Exertion
Study Locations (11)
North Carolina
- North Carolina Central University - Durham
- Elon University - Elon
- Orange County High School - Hillsborough
- Northwood High School - Pittsboro
- Catawba College - Salisbury
Ontario
- York University - Toronto
- Canadian Football League - Toronto
Virginia
- Lynchburg College - Lynchburg
Wisconsin
- Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Alberta
- University of Alberta - Edmonton
Other
- New Zealand Rugby - Wellington
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 251 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02988596 record still lists
NCT02988596 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 251 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 172-participant average among 20 other Concussion, Brain trials with a reported enrollment target (46% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Concussion, Brain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Multidimensional Active Rehabilitation is the first listed.
NCT02988596 lists 11 locations in 6 states (North Carolina, Ontario, Virginia).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02988596 about?
NCT02988596 is a clinical study titled "Role of Rehabilitation in Concussion Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial". Approximately 420 professional and amateur athletes will participate in rehabilitation during recovery after sports-related concussion. Participants will be cluster randomized, by study site, to a specific study arm. Participants will complete post-injury assessments and the intervention of their ra...
What is the current status of trial NCT02988596?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 251 participants. The study started on 2017-01. Estimated completion is 2019-08.
What conditions does trial NCT02988596 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Concussion, Brain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02988596?
The interventions under investigation include: Multidimensional Active Rehabilitation (OTHER), Enhanced Graded Exertion (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02988596?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02988596 being conducted?
This trial has 11 study locations across North Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, Alberta, Ontario. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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