A Study of Performing the King-Devick Concussion Test in a Right and Left Neck Rotation
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-007399
About this study
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of the King-Devick concussion test in the traditional neutral (forward facing) position, to a 45 degree turn of the neck to the left and right.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria
- 15-25 year old competitive and recreational athletes
- Control group
- Concussion group (no symptoms)
- Three days to 3 weeks post-concussion
- Determination of sustained concussion based on current Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine diagnostic criteria
- A Mayo Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer or Physician will determine the presence of a concussion with testing performed at the playing field or in the Sports Medicine Center
Exclusion Criteria
- Any pre-existing condition preventing the ability to perform neck range of motion or a neck strength assessment
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