Exercise in Postconcussion Symptoms and Posttraumatic Headache
Brain Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Headache
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Brain Concussion focused on measuring exercise intolerance, exercise, Thread mill test
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18-65 years Having sustained a minimal head injury or mild traumatic brain injury at least 2 weeks ago. At least one postconcussion symptoms, of at least moderate degree, occurring within the first week after the head injury. Intolerance for physical activity (self-reported and measured; including symptom exacerbation later on the test day). Capable of giving informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: More than 2 years since last injury. The symptoms are better explained by other conditions. Severe communication problems, typically due to poor knowledge of Norwegian. Severe psychiatric, neurological, somatic, or substance abuse disorders that will make it problematic to function in a group and/or will complicate follow-up and outcome assessment. Safety concerns according to the study medical checklist.
Sites / Locations
- St. Olavs Hospital, Clinic of RehabilitationRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Follow-up face-to face
Follow-up over the phone
Home-based and in-house exercise, supervised both by telephone and face-to-face. Every week the first three weeks participants will exercise one session at the hospital, and the BCTT/BCCT will be performed every 3rd week, at the hospital in order to be able to shape the intervention.
Home-based exercise only, supervised by telephone. The participants will exercise solely in the home setting and will be contacted by telephone, every week during the first three weeks, thereafter every third week. Based on the therapist's evaluation during these calls, the intervention is shaped.