NCT02442882

Brief Summary

Prior research has investigated the effect of repetitive head trauma as it relates to physiological and psychological function. Boxing is one particular sport which predisposes athletes to a large amount of head impacts. We plan to assess the effects of a boxing tournament on balance, neuropsychological, and visual functions.

Trial Health

100
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Enrollment
61

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2016

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 11, 2015

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 13, 2015

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2016

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

July 11, 2017

Status Verified

July 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

May 11, 2015

Last Update Submit

July 7, 2017

Conditions

Craniocerebral Trauma

Keywords

Brain ConcussionBalanceLocomotionMild Traumatic Brain Injury

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Balance Control

    Pre-tournament and post-tournament assessment of balance

    1 week

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Neuropsychological function

    1 week

  • Visual function

    1 week

Study Arms (1)

Boxers

Individuals who participate in a boxing tournament will be tested on balance, neuropsychological, and visual functions before and after the tournament.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients will be recruited from those who are participating at a boxing tournament.

You may qualify if:

  • Participation in boxing at a pre-specified tournament
  • Medically cleared to participate in the tournament, as determined by the attending medical staff

You may not qualify if:

  • Any pre-existing neurological disorder, including but not limited to stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, any movement disorder, and cerebral palsy.
  • Any unstable medical condition

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Howell DR, Meehan WP 3rd, Loosemore MP, Cummiskey J, Grabner von Rosenberg JP, McDonagh D. Neurological tests improve after Olympic-style boxing bouts: a pretournament and post-tournament study in the 2016 Women's World Boxing Championships. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Sep;51(17):1279-1284. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-097160. Epub 2017 May 13.

    PMID: 28501805BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Craniocerebral TraumaBrain Concussion

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Trauma, Nervous SystemNervous System DiseasesWounds and InjuriesBrain Injuries, TraumaticBrain InjuriesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesHead Injuries, ClosedWounds, Nonpenetrating

Study Officials

  • William P Meehan III, MD

    Boston Children's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 11, 2015

First Posted

May 13, 2015

Study Start

July 1, 2016

Primary Completion

July 1, 2017

Study Completion

July 1, 2017

Last Updated

July 11, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share