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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT02748109
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Central Sensory Impairments for Balance in mTBI
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Objectives: This study as two parts: 1) Cross-sectional study (Aim I: Balance Assessment) to identify and characterize maladaptive balance control strategies after mTBI compared to healthy controls and 2) Interventional randomized pilot study (Aim II: Balance Rehabilitation) using a novel ABF rehabilitation technique to ameliorate maladaptive balance control strategies after TBI. Subjects in Aim II will be a subset from Aim I and studies will occur simultaneously.
Plan: The proposed 4-year study has two parts: 1) Cross-sectional study (Aim I: Balance Assessment) to identify and characterize maladaptive balance control strategies after mTBI compared to healthy controls and 2) Interventional randomized pilot study (Aim II: Balance Rehabilitation) using a novel ABF rehabilitation technique to ameliorate maladaptive balance control strategies after TBI. Subjects in Aim II will be a subset from Aim I and studies will occur simultaneously.
Methods: I) Balance Assessment: To characterize balance deficits in people with mTBI who have chronic, non-resolving balance deficits compared to healthy control subjects without a history of mTBI. We hypothesize that a) objective measures of central sensorimotor integration, static and dynamic balance will better distinguish people with mTBI from control subjects than clinical measures, b) a subset of people with mTBI will have abnormal central sensori-motor integration (CSMI) test measures, even without peripheral vestibular or ocular motor deficits c) the relationship between poorer static/dynamic balance performance and mTBI is regulated/mediated by CSMI. We will test 130 subjects between the ages of 18 and 60; 65 with chronic (> 3 months) mTBI and non-resolving balance deficits and 65 healthy age and gender matched control subjects without a history of mTBI. We will obtain objective measures of static and dynamic balance using wearable inertial sensors and determine how these measures relate to central sensorimotor integration. We will also obtain laboratory measures of peripheral vestibular function and ocular motor function to help classify people and to consider as potential covariates in rehabilitation efficacy.
II) Balance Rehabilitation: To determine the efficacy of a novel, ABF balance rehabilitation program to improve central sensorimotor integration, static and dynamic balance, and functional activity in patients with chronic mTBI. We hypothesize that a) CSMI scores will improve with rehabilitation and ABF will increase the improvement of CSMI scores beyond the standard of care, b) ABF intervention will improve objective summary measures of balance and c) people with central sensorimotor integration impairment will show sustained improvement in CSMI scores and balance after rehabilitation. We will randomize 40 subjects between the ages of 21 and 50; 65 with chronic (> 3 months) mTBI and non-resolving balance deficits from Aim I who have abnormal CSMI into either the ABF rehabilitation group or the standard of care group. People will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 week later to determine long-term changes. Normal/abnormal vestibular and ocular motor function will be used as covariates to determine if peripheral deficits affect the efficacy of ABF rehabilitation.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Oregon
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Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239
- Oregon Health and Science University
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- have a diagnosis of mTBI based upon Veterans Health Administration (VHA)/Department of Defense (DoD) criteria with persisting symptoms >3 months post injury
- have minimal cognitive impairment; a score between 0 and 8 on the Short Blessed test for cognitive function
- may have or not had a loss of consciousness (LOC) with their initial injury
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- have no recent history of mTBI or brain injury and related complaints
Exclusion Criteria:
- have had or currently have any other injury, medical, substance or neurological illness that could potentially explain balance deficits (e.g., Central Nervous System disease, stroke, moderate TBI, lower extremity amputation)
- meet criteria for moderate to severe substance use disorder within the past month, as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V)
- display behavior that would significantly interfere with validity of data collection or safety during study
- be in significant pain during the evaluation (5/10 by patient subjective report)
- be a pregnant female (balance considerations)
- have past history of peripheral vestibular pathology or ocular motor deficits
- have significant hearing loss that would interfere with the use of an auditory biofeedback device; hearing loss no worse than 30 decibel (dB) HL (PTA 0.5-3 kHz), in better ear, with the difference in ears being less than 15 dB PTA
- be unable to abstain for 24 hours in advance of testing in the use medications that might impair their balance (meclizine, scopolamine, benzodiazepines such as Valium, sedatives such as Ambien, narcotic pain medications, and antihistamines)
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Vestibular Rehabilitation + audio biofeedback
Vestibular rehabilitation paired with audio biofeedback
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Vestibular rehabilitation paired with audio biofeedback for balance control 2 times per week with a physical therapist for 6 weeks.
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Active Comparator: Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation
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Standard vestibular rehabilitation 2 times per week with a physical therapist for 6 weeks.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in gait activity in the home as measured using an inertial sensor continuously in the home for a week before and after intervention.
Time Frame: before and after 6 weeks of intervention
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An APDM movement monitor will be worn around the waist to gather information on local activity during the day.
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before and after 6 weeks of intervention
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Change in Sensory Orientation Test (SOT) Composite Score
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare baseline SOT composite score with the post rehabilitation scores looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Change in Modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS) instrumented and non-instrumented scores
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare baseline mBESS measures using inertial sensors and the clinical scoring method looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Change in dynamic gait coordination
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare baseline gait measures using inertial sensors looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Change in Sport Concussion Assessment Tool - 3rd edition (SCAT-3) symptoms questionnaire
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare subjects symptoms using the SCAT-3 symptom log looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM)
Time Frame: baseline
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We will use this test to determine if it is a good predictor for rehabilitation outcomes
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baseline
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Dizziness Handicap Index (DHI)
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes and asks if you become dizzy while performing various tasks.
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baseline
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PTSD Checklist
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes and is a list of problems and complaints some people have in response to stressful life experiences.
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baseline
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Pain Location Inventory
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire takes approximately 5 minutes and asks if you have pain and where that pain is located.
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baseline
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SIQR symptom Questionnaire
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire asks you to rate different symptoms on a sliding scale.
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baseline
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Sports Concussion Assessment Tool - 3 (SCAT-3) symptom questionnaire
Time Frame: Every session
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This questionnaire takes approximately 5 minutes and asks you to rate 22 different symptoms on a scale between zero and six.
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Every session
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Becks Depression Inventory (BDI)
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire takes approximately 5 minutes and will ask questions regarding depression and personal emotions.
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baseline
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Short Form - 36
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes and covers 36 questions about daily living and how your symptoms have or have not changed over certain time periods.
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baseline
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Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory
Time Frame: baseline
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This questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes and goes through commons symptoms after traumatic brain injury (such as nausea and blurred vision) and asks you to rate your symptoms.
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baseline
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Change in Central Sensorimotor Integration (CSMI) Weighting Scores; vision
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare baseline CSMI scores (Wvis) with post rehabilitation scores looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Change in Central Sensorimotor Integration (CSMI) Weighting Scores; vestibular
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare baseline CSMI scores (Wvest) with post rehabilitation scores looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Change in Central Sensorimotor Integration (CSMI) Weighting Scores; proprioception
Time Frame: Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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We will compare baseline CSMI scores (Wprop) with post rehabilitation scores looking for a difference between the standard of care and audio biofeedback rehabilitation groups.
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Subjects will be tested before and after a 6-week intervention period and again 6 weeks later to determine long-term changes
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Collaborators and Investigators
Collaborators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Laurie King, Ph.D., P.T., Associate Professor of Neurology, OHSU
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Fino PC, Parrington L, Walls M, Sippel E, Hullar TE, Chesnutt JC, King LA. Abnormal Turning and Its Association with Self-Reported Symptoms in Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. J Neurotrauma. 2018 May 15;35(10):1167-1177. doi: 10.1089/neu.2017.5231. Epub 2018 Mar 23.
- Fino PC, Raffegeau TE, Parrington L, Peterka RJ, King LA. Head stabilization during standing in people with persisting symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury. J Biomech. 2020 Nov 9;112:110045. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110045. Epub 2020 Sep 17.
- Stuart S, Parrington L, Morris R, Martini DN, Fino PC, King LA. Gait measurement in chronic mild traumatic brain injury: A model approach. Hum Mov Sci. 2020 Feb;69:102557. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.102557. Epub 2019 Nov 26.
- Martini DN, Parrington L, Stuart S, Fino PC, King LA. Gait Performance in People with Symptomatic, Chronic Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. J Neurotrauma. 2021 Jan 15;38(2):218-224. doi: 10.1089/neu.2020.6986. Epub 2020 Aug 10.
- Stuart S, Parrington L, Martini DN, Kreter N, Chesnutt JC, Fino PC, King LA. Analysis of Free-Living Mobility in People with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Healthy Controls: Quality over Quantity. J Neurotrauma. 2020 Jan 1;37(1):139-145. doi: 10.1089/neu.2019.6450. Epub 2019 Aug 26.
- Peterka RJ, Murchison CF, Parrington L, Fino PC, King LA. Implementation of a Central Sensorimotor Integration Test for Characterization of Human Balance Control During Stance. Front Neurol. 2018 Dec 13;9:1045. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2018.01045. eCollection 2018.
- Fino PC, Wilhelm J, Parrington L, Stuart S, Chesnutt JC, King LA. Inertial Sensors Reveal Subtle Motor Deficits When Walking With Horizontal Head Turns After Concussion. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2019 Mar/Apr;34(2):E74-E81. doi: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000418.
- Fino PC, Peterka RJ, Hullar TE, Murchison C, Horak FB, Chesnutt JC, King LA. Assessment and rehabilitation of central sensory impairments for balance in mTBI using auditory biofeedback: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Neurol. 2017 Feb 23;17(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s12883-017-0812-7.
- Theodoroff SM, Papesh M, Duffield T, Novak M, Gallun F, King L, Chesnutt J, Rockwood R, Palandri M, Hullar T. Concussion Management Guidelines Neglect Auditory Symptoms. Clin J Sport Med. 2022 Mar 1;32(2):82-85. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000000874.
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 15010
- CDMRP-MR141257 (Other Grant/Funding Number: Department of Defense)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
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