New study tests tailored therapy for seniors with concussion

NCT ID NCT05849064

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether personalized behavioral treatments can help adults aged 50 and older recover from a mild concussion. Participants receive either standard care or a treatment plan tailored to their specific symptoms, such as anxiety, dizziness, or headache. The goal is to see if targeted strategies improve recovery better than general advice.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: behavioral therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy, graded exposure, activity management)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan to help older adults recover more quickly from concussions.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are behavioral and may not work for all symptom types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONCUSSION, MILD

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States

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