The Exercise and Concussion Health Study

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

24

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

October 1, 2025

Study Completion Date

January 31, 2026

Conditions
Concussion, MildConcussion, BrainTBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)TBI
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Aerobic Exercise

Participants in the aerobic exercise intervention group will engage in a virtual aerobic exercise intervention three times a week for 12 weeks for a 30-minute session (5 minute warm up, 20 minutes of aerobic exercise, 5 minutes cooldown) and will receive information about the session prior to their appointment. Sessions have a goal of reaching at least 20 minutes of supervised exercise performed at 80% of the heart rate at symptom threshold.

BEHAVIORAL

Balance Exercise

Participants in the balance exercise intervention group will participate in a staff-led virtual session three times a week for 12 weeks for a 30-minute session and will receive information about the session prior to their appointment. This group will focus on improving balance, with some additional work on flexibility and strength.

Trial Locations (1)

02120

RECRUITING

Northeastern University, Boston

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Northeastern University

OTHER