R2Play Study
Summary
R2Play hopes to increase health experts’ confidence in allowing youth to safely return to sports and would lower the risk of repeat concussions. We would like you to test the R2Play assessment and learn about your experience running through the R2Play assessment. The R2Play prototype is a tablet-based system with buttons and includes completing a series of tasks such as running to press appropriate buttons which are placed on the ground. We will ask you to wear a heart rate monitor and movement sensor.
The study involves completing the R2Play assessment with the guidance of a clinician and answering questions regarding your experience with R2Play. Examples of questions we will ask you includes: What was your favourite part of the assessment? What did you think about how long the assessment took? This information will help us develop a useful, relevant and efficient R2Play assessment system.
You will be asked to bring exercise attire (e.g. running shoes, a t-shirt, shorts/track pants) since the R2Play assessment requires moderate exercise. You will also fill out a questionnaire about your concussion symptoms, how you perceive movement and pain, as well as a demographic questionnaire.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 10 to 25
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria- Recovered Concussion Participants:
1) Age 10-25 years.
2) Actively participating in sport.
3) A formally diagnosed concussion within the previous year and have returned to pre-injury practice and gameplay.
5) Pre-injury normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing.
6) Ability to communicate fluently in English.
7) Demonstrate a capacity to Consent/Assent.
Inclusion Criteria- Healthy Control Participants (Phase 2 only)
1) Age 10-25 years.
2) Actively participating in sport.
3) Normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing.
4) Ability to communicate fluently in English.
5) Demonstrate a capacity to Consent/Assent
Exclusion criteria:
Exclusion Criteria- Recovered Concussion Participants:
1) A recent musculoskeletal injury, physical condition, disability, or neurological disorder that could impair movement or be aggravated by exercise (e.g., running, jumping, lunging, pressing buttons).
2) Any pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, as these could be exacerbated by the exercise in the task and/or lead to collection of abnormal electrocardiograms.
3) Youth with a disability (e.g., visual, cognitive, or developmental) will only be excluded if their condition interferes with the following: Their ability to do physical activities, hear loud noises, or follow instructions and communicate during the study, as these are cornerstone elements of the R2Play system.
4) Unable to commit to two sessions within 7 days of each other (Phase 2 only)
5) Unable to demonstrate a capacity to Consent/Assent
Exclusion Criteria- Healthy Control Participants (Phase 2 only)
1) Have a history of concussion.
2) A recent musculoskeletal injury, physical condition, disability, or neurological disorder that could impair movement or be aggravated by exercise (e.g., running, jumping, lunging, pressing buttons).
3) Any pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, as these could be exacerbated by the exercise in the task and/or lead to collection of abnormal electrocardiograms.
4) Youth with a disability (e.g., visual, cognitive, or developmental) will only be excluded if their condition interferes with the
following: Their ability to do physical activities, hear loud noises, or follow instructions and communicate during the study, as these are cornerstone elements of the R2Play system.
5) Unable to commit to two sessions within 7 days of each other (Phase 2 only)
6) Unable to demonstrate a capacity to Consent/Assent
Participate
Fill out the following form if you want to participate in this research
Collection of personal information
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Additional information
Contact information
Contact our research coordinator at concussion.rehab@ucalgary.ca or 403-220-5635
Principal investigator:
Kathryn Schneider
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB24-0422