Which treadmill test best measures concussion recovery in teens?

NCT ID NCT06276660

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two treadmill tests—the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test and a modified dynamic exertion test—in teens aged 14-17 who had a sport-related concussion within the past 14 days. The goal is to see which test better measures symptoms like headache and dizziness, as well as heart rate changes. Sixty participants will do one test and report their symptoms. This is not a treatment study; it aims to improve how doctors assess recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best exercise test to guide concussion recovery in teens.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, and it does not test any treatment. Results may not apply to all concussion patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MILD TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

UPMC/Univ of Pgh Sports Medicine Concussion Research Program

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States

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