Evaluation of the Impact of a Dietary and Nutritional Intervention on Persistent Post-concussive Symptoms
Brain Injury Traumatic Mild
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Brain Injury Traumatic Mild focused on measuring Dietary intervention, Supplements, Omega-3, Vitamin D, Creatine monohydrate
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 16 years or older
- Must be able to understand English or French
- Have persistent post-concussive symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- <16 years old
- People who are breastfeeding, pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 2 months
- People with neurological disorders (other than concussion) or a history of moderate or severe brain injury
- People in an acute phase of an inflammatory bowel disease
- Any physical condition prohibiting a patient from receiving physiotherapy treatments
Sites / Locations
- Universite de Moncton
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Active Comparator
Other
Dietary intervention and nutritional supplements (group A)
Nutritional supplements (group B)
Physiotherapy treatment (control group)
Patients in group A will receive four consultations with a dietitian over eight weeks, in addition to conventional physiotherapy treatments. These patients will receive nutritional counselling and omega-3 (2500mg/day), vitamin D (2000 IU/day) and creatine monohydrate (10mg/day) supplements prescribed by their doctor.
Patients in group B will be prescribed omega-3 (2500mg/day), vitamin D (2000 IU/day) and creatine monohydrate (10mg/day) supplements and receive physiotherapy treatments over eight weeks.
Patients in the control group will receive physiotherapy treatments over eight weeks.