Eye-Tracking and questionnaire aim to catch hidden vision problems after concussion

NCT ID NCT05862571

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Visual problems after a mild traumatic brain injury often go unnoticed. Researchers at Bispebjerg Hospital are developing and testing a 42-item questionnaire and eye-tracking based screening tools to detect these issues. The study compares 100 adults with persistent symptoms after concussion to 100 uninjured controls, looking at how well self-reported symptoms match optometric and eye-tracking measurements.

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Active substance
a questionnaire and eye-tracking screening tools for visual symptoms after concussion
What this could lead to
If the tools work, doctors could spot visual problems after concussion earlier and refer patients for treatment sooner.
What could go wrong
The study measures whether the tools detect visual symptoms, not whether treating them helps. The questionnaire and eye-tracking tests may not prove reliable enough for routine use.

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Study facts

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Participants

197 people

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Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Oct 2024

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The subjects (N=200) will be recruited through 5 optometric clinics on Zealand, DK. The objective is to recruit 100 individuals with mTBI and 100 individuals without mTBI (control group). The control group will consist of relatives of the individuals with mTBI, preferably a partner or a sibling.

Ages

18 to 67 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Individuals may be included if they: * are adults between the ages 18 and 67 * have been diagnosed with mTBI by a doctor (emergency room or general practice) either exclusively or with another diagnosis e.g. fracture, neck trauma (doesn't apply to control group) * can read and understand Danish * continuously have symptoms related to trauma ≥ 2 months and ≤ 24 months after trauma origin (doesn't apply to control group) * have best corrected visus at 0.8 or better in both eyes at distance * have given informed consent and willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: The following will be excluded if individuals: * are diagnosed with one of the following neurological disorders: severe head trauma, brain tumor, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia * are diagnosed with a current active psychiatric disorder * are diagnosed with one of the following somatic disorders which are unregulated: diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders * have a verified alcohol or drug abuse * have amblyopia (that is, two lines difference or more in best corrected visus between the two eyes) * have other visual problems such as constant strabismus, a history of strabismus surgery, congenital nystagmus and recognized eye illnesses such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) * have received vision therapy by an optometrist in relation to resent mTBI

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion Ocular Motility Disorders traumatic brain injury

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Locations

  • Bispebjerg hospital

    Copenhagen, Capital Region, 2400, Denmark

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