Study of Neurobehavioral Outcome in Children or Adolescents With Closed Head Injuries

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the relationship of closed head injury (CHI) severity, focal brain lesions, and the age at injury to the development of working memory, inhibition, and metacognitive skills in children or adolescents with CHI of varying severity.

II. Assess the development of working memory, inhibition, and metacognitive skills in relation to discourse functions, scholastic achievement, and adaptive behavior in these patients.

III. Determine the relationship between impaired inhibition, metacognitive skills, and the emergence of psychiatric disorder in these patients.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are assigned to one of two study groups based on when the closed head injury (CHI) occurred.

Study I (CHI that occurred at least 3 years ago): Patients undergo standardized and computer based testing of cognition, attention, planning ability, organizational ability, memory, fine motor functioning, reading and math skills, language, and behavioral and emotional functioning on day 1. Patients then undergo brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on the same day. While each patient undergoes testing, the patient's parent/guardian answers interview questions regarding the patient's functional and emotional status since the injury, and the family's functional status, exposure to stressful events, and psychiatric history. Prior to the visit, a questionnaire regarding classroom behaviors, such as ability to focus in school and perform class work, is mailed to each patient's teacher.

Study II (recently diagnosed CHI): Patients undergo neurobehavioral and psychological testing as in study I once during hospitalization or soon after discharge, and then at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Patients undergo brain MRI at 3 months. While each patient undergoes testing, the patient's parent/guardian answers interview questions as in study I. Prior to each visit, the same questionnaire as in study I is mailed to each patient's teacher.

Both studies: A brief written summary of the patient's test results may be provided to the patient, parent/guardian, school, pediatrician, or other professional at the request of the patient and parent/guardian.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

374

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
        • Recruiting
        • Hospital For Sick Children
        • Contact:
          • Maureen Dennis
          • Phone Number: 416-813-6658
  • United States
    • California
      • La Jolla, California, United States, 92093-0658
        • Active, not recruiting
        • University of California San Diego Cancer Center
    • Texas
      • Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235
        • Recruiting
        • Callier Center
        • Contact:
          • Sandra Chapman
          • Phone Number: 214-905-3007
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Recruiting
        • Baylor College of Medicine
        • Contact:
          • Harvey S. Levin
          • Phone Number: 713-798-4860
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Recruiting
        • University of Texas- Houston Medical School
        • Contact:
          • Linda Ewing-Cobbs
          • Phone Number: 713-500-3888

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 second to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

  • Study I: Closed head injury (CHI) that occurred at least 3 years ago
  • Study II: Recently diagnosed CHI
  • Both studies: Eligible if CHI resulted from acceleration, deceleration, or impact by a blunt object (e.g., motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian-vehicular injury, falls, assault except child abuse by caregiver) Preinjury emotional/behavioral problems allowed except mental retardation, autism, schizophrenia, or pervasive developmental disorder that would confound evaluation of cognitive function

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Baylor College of Medicine

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Harvey S. Levin, Baylor College of Medicine

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 1998

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2000

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 3, 2000

First Posted (Estimate)

August 4, 2000

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

December 1, 2003

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/15289
  • BCM-H4373

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