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A Comparison of Dynamic Vision & Balance Between College Athletes & Controls

Sponsored by California State University, Northridge

About this trial

Last updated 2 years ago

Study ID

IRB-FY23-271

Status

Recruiting

Type

Observational

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
All
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 10 months ago

What is this trial about?

The purpose of this study is to determine the value of including dynamic vision testing into California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Athletics' established concussion protocol. The study's hypotheses are 1) dynamic vision testing will reveal vision impairments right after a person sustains a concussion, 2) these impairments may still be present upon clearance to return to play.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- California State University Northridge athletes

- Participants are able to give consent to participate in the study

- Completion of preseason testing for the 6-condition, BESS, DVA, GST with the research team

- Sustained a concussion as diagnosed by the medical staff during the 2020-2021 season of play.

- Sampling of convenience on a volunteer basis

No

Exclusion Criteria

- Athletes with preseason baseline tests on BESS or DVA that are not within the normative value range for an unimpaired individual.

- The initial 6- condition BESS score is >20 errors

- The subject is unable to attain a minimum of 85 degrees per second of horizontal head rotation when performing the DVA test.

Locations

Location

Status

Recruiting