Utility of Pupillary Metrics in Diagnosis and Management of Concussion in Children

NCT ID: NCT04540445

Last Updated: 2022-03-11

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

130 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-03-11

Study Completion Date

2022-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to gather information and compare the potential use of pupillometry to identify concussions and post concussive syndrome with standard age appropriate assessments. The study will compare concussed pediatric patients 5-17 years of age recruited from the emergency department within 72 hours following injury with age and gender matched non-concussed pediatric patients recruited from primary care clinics. Assessment of both concussed and non-concussed subjects will take place at the initial enrollment visit and will be repeated at 1-2 weeks for the concussed subjects and at 12-14 weeks for both groups.

Detailed Description

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability and death in children. In both pediatric and adult populations, concussion is the most prevalent type of TBI and can result in persistent post-concussive symptoms. Early recognition and treatment of concussion is critical to the prevention of long-term sequelae and has recently become a national public-health priority. Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of concussion commonly includes the use of a multimodal approach using a graded symptoms checklist, neurocognitive testing, and balance assessment. An objective biomarker to definitively diagnose concussion would revolutionize its management-allowing for accurate and immediate determination of return to play/duty, decreasing unnecessary exposure to radiation, and reducing the overall cost of care. Considering the paucity of evidence regarding the use of pupillary light reflex in concussed children and the lack of a biomarker for concussion, further examination of the use of objective pupillary metrics in this population is warranted.

The purpose of this study is to gather information and compare the potential use of pupillometry to identify concussions and post concussive syndrome with standard age appropriate assessments. The proposed study design is prospective, longitudinal case-control consisting of two distinct cohorts: concussed participants and healthy control participants. All concussion management decisions will be determined independent of the study by the healthcare provider(s). Trained personnel performing follow-up assessments will use established clinical criteria to notify appropriate healthcare provider and/or study team member of any clinical concerns or unanticipated events.

The study will compare concussed pediatric patients 5-17 years of age recruited from the emergency department within 72 hours following injury with age and gender matched non-concussed pediatric patients recruited from affiliated primary care and adolescent clinics. Assessment of both concussed and non-concussed subjects will take place at the initial enrollment visit and will be repeated at 1-2 weeks for the concussed subjects and at 12-14 weeks for both groups. Age appropriate assessment will include the Post-Concussion Symptom Inventory (PCSI), Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS), pupillometry, Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT), and Balance Error Scoring System (BESS).

The primary objectives are to examine the acute (\<72 hours), subacute (1-2 week), and long-term (12-14 weeks post-injury) longitudinal association among pupillary metrics, standardized neurocognitive tests, and objective balance assessment in pediatric patients with concussion versus controls. The secondary objectives are to evaluate the effectiveness of pupillometer data as an objective biomarker to aid in the identification of concussion and post-concussive syndrome in children. Results will generate new knowledge regarding the clinical utility of pupillometers in this patient population. We will explore the period that best differentiates concussion and controls.

Conditions

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Brain Concussion Reflex, Pupillary Post-Concussion Syndrome Brain Injuries, Traumatic

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Concussed Cohort

The concussed cohort will consist of children ages 5-17 diagnosed with a concussion within 72 hours following injury and recruited from a pediatric emergency department.

Pupillary Assessment

Intervention Type OTHER

Pupillary assessment with handheld pupillometer

Healthy Matched Controls

The healthy matched control cohort consists of children 5-17, who are age and gender matched to concussed subjects who will be recruited from affiliated pediatric primary care and adolescent clinics.

Pupillary Assessment

Intervention Type OTHER

Pupillary assessment with handheld pupillometer

Interventions

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Pupillary Assessment

Pupillary assessment with handheld pupillometer

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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NeurOptics PLR-3000 NeurOptics NPi®-200

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Males or females ≥ 5 to \< 18 years of age
2. Patients presenting to Pediatric Emergency Department with a concussion within 72 hours following injury. Concussion will be defined as the presence of the following criteria: Post injury patient reported symptoms on an age-appropriate graded-symptom checklist that meets the borderline to extremely high threshold (sex and age adjusted)
3. Age and gender matched healthy controls recruited and evaluated through Primary Care (Orange Ambulatory) and Adolescent Clinics

Exclusion Criteria

1. Lower extremity deficiency or injury
2. History of cognitive deficiencies
3. History of ≥ 3 prior concussions
4. History of attention deficit disorder
5. Previously diagnosed concussion within the past year
6. History of intracranial disease
7. History of unresolved strabismus, diplopia, amblyopia
8. History of unresolved cranial nerve III, IV or VI palsy
9. History of unresolved macular edema, retinal degeneration, extensive cataract, or ocular globe disruption
10. History of unresolved extensive corneal surgery or scarring
11. Lack of two functional eyes
12. Unresolved oculo-motor dysfunctions
13. Obvious intoxication or impairment that limits ability to participate
14. Imaging abnormality (i.e. fracture or bleed)
15. Color blindness OR failing the Ishihara screening for color blindness
16. Unable to come in for follow-up visits
Minimum Eligible Age

5 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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NeurOptics Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Children's Hospital of Orange County

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Theodore Heyming

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Theodore Heyming, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County

Locations

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CHOC Children's

Orange, California, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Theodore Heyming, MD

Role: CONTACT

714-543-8911

Jennifer Hayakawa, DNP

Role: CONTACT

714-509-9339

Facility Contacts

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Elizabeth Wallace, MPH

Role: primary

714-509-4254 ext. 1-4254

Kellie Bacon

Role: backup

714-509-8971

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Other Identifiers

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1909112

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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