ERP Changes Pre and Post Military Changes
ConditionBrain Concussion
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorCanadian Forces Health Services Centre Ottawa
About this trial
This study looks to investigate the cognitive effects associated with intense, military combat training regimens or so-called repetitive sub-concussive forces. Specifically, study participants will undergo cognitive testing in tandem with EEG recordings pre- and post-military training to assess cognition.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
● Male or female between 18 and 65
Normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing (Note: If the patient has hearing aids or wears glasses, they are still able to complete the assessment. They will need to remove hearing aids for the Attention & Concentration and Information Processing test)
Sit still for 10-15 minutes
Understand basic instructions of cognitive tests
Disqualifiers
● Metal plates under their scalp that cross the midline
Taking epilepsy medications
History of neurologic or neuropsychiatric disorder prior to concussion in controls
Taking psychotropic medications
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- ERP Testing
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov