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Study type
ObservationalDescribes 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.
About this study
The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability of a modified King-Devick (K-D) Balance Test in hockey players. The KD test is typically performed in stocking feet. The modified test under study will be conducted while hockey players are wearing hockey skates in order to evaluate if this modified test might contribute to a quick concussion screen at a hockey rink.
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:
- Male and female participants.
- Age 14-20 years old.
- No diagnosed concussion within the past 3 months.
- Participating in organized traveling, high school, or junior hockey.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any medical restriction or injury that would limit the ability to perform a balance screen.
- Diagnosed concussion within the past 3 months.
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