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Breath Control for Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Led By James P Dickey, PhD
Research Sponsored by Western University, Canada
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up start of recruitment and end of study (approximately 6 months from initiation of study)
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Summary
Persistent-post-concussion symptoms (PPCS) is a condition that effects on average one in seven persons following a concussion. Anxiety and depression symptoms are experienced by over one-third of those with PPCS. These symptoms can delay recovery from a concussion. Two techniques used to treat anxiety and depression symptoms are breath control and mindfulness exercises. This 8-week feasibility study will evaluate the implementation and compliance of a remote delivered breathing and mindfulness treatment program for individuals experiencing PPCS anxiety or depression symptoms.
Eligible Conditions
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ start of recruitment and end of study (approximately 6 months from initiation of study)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~start of recruitment and end of study (approximately 6 months from initiation of study)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Acceptability of intervention
Effectiveness of intervention (GAD-7)
Effectiveness of intervention (PANAS)
+6 moreSecondary study objectives
Concussion history data
Participant demographic data
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Guided MindfulnessExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the guided mindfulness study arm will be lead through a seated mindfulness exercise. This intervention exercise will be completed daily for a period of 8 weeks.
Group II: Breath ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in the breath control study arm will be given a breathing exercise that is to be completed in a comfortable upright seated posture. This intervention exercise will be completed daily for a period of 8 weeks.
Group III: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants in the control group will receive a sham intervention. The sham intervention will involve minimal instructed meditation exercise. This intervention exercise will be completed daily for a period of 8 weeks.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Western University, CanadaLead Sponsor
248 Previous Clinical Trials
53,346 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Post-Concussion Syndrome
640 Patients Enrolled for Post-Concussion Syndrome
James P Dickey, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorWestern University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
51 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Post-Concussion Syndrome
31 Patients Enrolled for Post-Concussion Syndrome
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