Testing of a New Computer Screen for Patients With Persistent Concussion Symptoms (PCS).
Post-Concussion Symptoms
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Post-Concussion Symptoms
Eligibility Criteria
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 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
Sites / Locations
- Canadian Concussion Centre- Toronto Western HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Sham Comparator
Newly designed computer monitor
Standard computer monitor
Participants will read a short story and then watch moving images for 30 minutes or until any of their persisting concussion symptoms arise. The number and severity of symptoms will be assessed by completing SCAT -III pre- and post-study tasks.
Same participants will read a short story and watch moving images for 30 minutes or until any of their persisting concussion symptoms arise on the standard computer screen.The number and severity of symptoms will be assessed by completing SCAT -III pre- and post-study tasks.