Which treadmill test best measures concussion recovery in teens?
NCT ID NCT06276660
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.
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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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UPMC/Univ of Pgh Sports Medicine Concussion Research Program
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States