Testing of a New Computer Screen for Patients With Persistent Concussion Symptoms (PCS).

Last updated: March 29, 2023
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Brain Injury

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05660057
22-5525
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study will examine whether a newly designed monitor for computers is better tolerated by concussed patients than the standard computer monitor. The information gathered from this study will contribute to the understanding of the persisting concussion symptoms including computer screen intolerance and photosensitivity, with the aim of helping those with concussions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of persisting concussion symptoms (1 month to 5 year since concussion)
  • Must speak English
  • Must provide written consent
  • No alcohol/recreational drug use within 24 hours of intervention
  • No other neurological, psychiatric or ocular conditions

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • No diagnosis of Persisting Concussion Symptoms
  • Under the age of 18, over the age of 65
  • Other neurological/psychiatric or ocular conditions
  • Alcohol or recreational drug use within 24 hours of intervention

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Study Start date:
November 07, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2024

Study Description

The study will involve completing a reading task on the standard computer monitor and the newly designed computer monitor. First, participants will be asked to rate their pre-test symptoms using a SCAT-III symptom checklist. Then they will read a short story and watch moving images on one of the devices (standard computer monitor or the newly designed computer monitor) for 30 minutes or until persisting concussion symptoms of moderate severity arise. Then, they will be asked to rate their post-test clinical symptoms using a SCAT-III symptom checklist. On a second visit, 7 to 10 days later, they will do the same activity on the other device. Each visit will take 60 minutes.

The study will involve 100 patients with a history of concussion and computer screen intolerance.

Connect with a study center

  • Canadian Concussion Centre- Toronto Western Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario M5T 2S8
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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