Exercise may be the key to faster concussion recovery for soldiers

NCT ID NCT05498038

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether starting personalized aerobic exercise soon after a concussion helps active-duty military members recover faster and avoid long-term symptoms. About 168 participants will either do daily exercise plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if exercise can speed return to duty and reduce persistent problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: aerobic exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a safe, drug-free way to speed concussion recovery and reduce persistent symptoms in military personnel.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 3 trial, but exercise may not help everyone, and results in military populations may not apply to civilians. Some participants may not improve or could worsen.

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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.

BRAIN CONCUSSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Camp LeJeune
RECRUITING

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28547, United States
Fort Liberty
RECRUITING

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28310, United States

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