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NCT Number: NCT02455037

Evaluation of a Neck Strengthening Program to Reduce the Risk of Sport-related Concussion

Evaluation of a neck strengthening program as a potential intervention to reduce the risk of sport-related concussion in youth contact and collision sport athletes.

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Key information

Conditions

Sport-related Concussion Brain Concussion Brain Diseases Brain Injuries Brain Injuries, Traumatic Central Nervous System Diseases Craniocerebral Trauma Head Injuries, Closed Healthy Nervous System Diseases Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries Wounds, Nonpenetrating

Age range

12 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, United States

About this study

This is a pilot study to investigate the effect of a supervised 8 week strengthening intervention in male and female youth contact and collision sport athletes. Participants will complete a supervised strengthening exercise intervention involving manual resistance exercises administered by a strength coach with pre- and post-intervention assessments of neck size and strength.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Contact/collision sport athletes (for example, american football, soccer, rugby, lacrosse, ice hockey, field hockey, basketball, wrestling, boxing, martial arts, water polo)

Exclusion criteria

  • History of concussion (suspected or diagnosed) in the previous 6 months
  • History of neck pain or injury in the previous 6 months
  • History of migraine headaches
  • History of personal or parental history of a diagnosed anxiety disorder

Treatment and study plan

Neck Strengthening

Other

Targeted neck strengthening exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Head linear velocity

    Time frame: Change from baseline to end of 8 week intervention.

  2. Head angular velocity

    Time frame: Change from baseline to end of 8 week intervention.

Other outcomes

  1. Neck size (girth and muscle cross-sectional area)

    Time frame: Change from baseline to end of 8 week intervention.

  2. Neck strength (maximum force generating capacity)

    Time frame: Change from baseline to end of 8 week intervention.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of a Neck Strengthening Program as a Potential Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Sport-related Concussion

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
May 27, 2015
Registry last updated
Aug 31, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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