Effects of Multiple Concussions in Retired NHL Players

New York Institute of Technology

Status: Terminated

Conditions: Proprioceptive Disorders; Cognitive Deficits

Treatments: Other: Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS); Other: Sensory Organization Test; Genetic: Biomarkers; Other: Depression Scale; Other: Cognitive Assessment

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02746523

BHS-1170

Details and patient eligibility

About

To investigate long term affects of multiple concussions on the cognition, balance, proprioception, and biomarkers in retired National Hockey League players

Full description

This research study will collect data for each subject in one single visit. During the visit the subject will be asked to consent to the study which is estimated to take approximately 10 minutes. A medical history will be obtained, taking approximately 15 minutes. Blood, urine, and cheek swabs will be collected for approximately 15 minutes. The PHQ-9, Becks Depression Inventory, Connors Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS™), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) will be administered, these assessments combined are estimated to take 50 minutes. Lastly, patients will be asked to complete a Sensory Organization Test (SOT) which takes approximately 15 minutes. There are only licensed health professionals working on this project that will respect your privacy and conduct this trial following all HIPPA and clinical research guidelines.

Enrollment: 6 patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 40 to 80 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Retired professional NHL player
• History or reported concussion and concussion like symptoms

Exclusion criteria

• Any neurological condition
• Non sport related head trauma

Trial design

6 participants in 2 patient groups

Case / Retired NHL Players

Description:

All interventions for this group are described below: Sensory Organization Test (SOT): Balance and proprioception test Connor's Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS): A computer based questionnaire used to measure the presence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Beck's Depression Inventory: A 21 question multiple choice self report measuring the severity of depression Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9): Self administered screening questionnaire for mental health disorders Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA): A validated screening tool to assess cognitive mild impairment Blood/Urine/Saliva Biomarker analysis: These samples will be analyzed for relevant biomarkers

Treatment:

Other: Cognitive Assessment

Other: Depression Scale

Genetic: Biomarkers

Other: Sensory Organization Test

Other: Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS)

Age Matched Controls

Description:

All interventions for this group are described below: Sensory Organization Test (SOT): Balance and proprioception test Connor's Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS): A computer based questionnaire used to measure the presence of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Beck's Depression Inventory: A 21 question multiple choice self report measuring the severity of depression Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9): Self administered screening questionnaire for mental health disorders Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA): A validated screening tool to assess cognitive mild impairment Blood/Urine/Saliva Biomarker analysis: These samples will be analyzed for relevant biomarkers

Treatment:

Other: Cognitive Assessment

Other: Depression Scale

Genetic: Biomarkers

Other: Sensory Organization Test

Other: Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS)