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Behavioural Intervention

Weighted Compression Vest for Concussion

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Shannon McGuire, BScPT
Research Sponsored by Lawson Health Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
* Diagnosed concussion. Symptoms persistent for more than 3 months. Self-reported balance deficits. Participants have been referred by a physician to the Outpatient ABI team at Parkwood. Participants have been screened by the ABI team and are currently awaiting treatment. No other diagnosed orthopedic injuries or significant health conditions. Able to follow instructions
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up this will take less than 10 minutes to administer. it will be administered twice: once on intervention day 1, and once on intervention day 2 (1 week apart). the outcome measures will be administered in the same sequence each intervention day.
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Summary

This trial tests if wearing a weighted vest helps people with balance problems after a mild brain injury. Patients will do balance and walking tests with and without the vest. The study aims to see if the vest improves balance, reduces fatigue, and lowers anxiety. Weighted vest exercises may play a role in the rehabilitation of balance in those with paraplegia.

Eligible Conditions
  • Concussion

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~this will take less than 10 minutes to administer. it will be administered twice: once on intervention day 1, and once on intervention day 2 (1 week apart). the outcome measures will be administered in the same sequence each intervention day.
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and this will take less than 10 minutes to administer. it will be administered twice: once on intervention day 1, and once on intervention day 2 (1 week apart). the outcome measures will be administered in the same sequence each intervention day. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance(mCTSIB)
The 10 Metre walk test
The Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)
+2 more
Secondary study objectives
Anxiety Numerical Rating Scale
Fatigue Numerical Rating Scale

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Weighted Compression VestExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Weighted Compression Vest
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Lawson Health Research InstituteLead Sponsor
672 Previous Clinical Trials
414,481 Total Patients Enrolled
Shannon McGuire, BScPTPrincipal InvestigatorLawson Health Research Institute
Laura Graham, MPTPrincipal InvestigatorWestern University
~3 spots leftby Sep 2025
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