Multidimensional Sleep Health Intervention to Optimize Concussion Recovery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
Following adolescent concussion, poor sleep health is common and relates to the development of persisting post-concussion symptoms, and uninjured adolescents (independent of concussion) also commonly experience sleep insufficiency. Given the sparse guidance that exists for clinicians to provide evidence-based sleep health recommendations for adolescents with a concussion, the primary objectives of this prospective randomized clinical trial of adolescents with a recent concussion are to discover if a multidimensional and prescriptive sleep health intervention leads to: 1) faster symptom resolution time, better sleep quality, or longer sleep duration; and 2) improved sleep habits, mental health, or academic engagement, relative to standard-of-care post-concussion sleep health guidance. Findings from this research will provide the basis for more precise sleep health recommendations for adolescents who experience a concussion.
Description
Concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces accompanied by an alteration in neurological status. Concussion recovery is complex, and many factors influence short- and long-term recovery outcomes. Among the deleterious effects observed after concussion, sleep-related problems are commonly reported and associated with increased risk of developing persisting post-concussion symptoms. Insufficient sleep is also commonly reported among uninjured adolescents, independent of concussion. In combination, adolescents with concussion are uniquely vulnerable to i…