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Move&Connect: A Program for Youth With Concussion and Their Caregivers.

Post-Concussion Syndrome

Move\&Connect is an interdisciplinary group-based program co-designed with youth and caregivers that provides skills training, mental health support, and psychoeducation to caregivers and combines these tenets with active rehabilitation for youth with concussion.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL
  • Eligible Ages:

    8 to 21

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria Youth:

* Between the ages of 8-21 years old with capacity to provide consent/assent.
* Diagnosed with a concussion by a physician or nurse practitioner and are experiencing concussion symptoms for ≥ 4 weeks post concussion.
* Willing to engage in weekly sessions
* Have access to reliable internet connection.

Inclusion Criteria Caregivers:

* Caregiver to youth experiencing PPCS
* Fluent in English
* Have the capacity to consent
* Have access to a reliable internet connection.

Exclusion Criteria Youth:

* Unable to read and speak English
* Unable to provide informed consent.
* Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a physical disability (requiring a-mobility device) and and/or intellectual disabilities.
* Diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder (e.g. conversion disorder, somatization, personality disorder) or an acute psychiatric condition (e.g. schizophrenia, suicidality, or a recent hospital admission for another psychiatric condition).

Exclusion Criteria Caregivers:

• Diagnosed with an acute psychiatric condition that resulted in a recent hospital admission (e.g. schizophrenia, suicidality, etc.).

Study Location

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
East York, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Andrew J Lovell, MSc

[email protected]
416-425-6220
Primary Contact

Shannon E Scratch, PhD, C. Psych

[email protected]
416-425-6220
Study Sponsored By
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05631301