Changes in sleep quality and quantity in concussed athletes with the application of 3D-MOT (Neurotracker): A pilot study.
| dc.contributor.author | Schaaf, Angelina | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Stuart-Hill, Lynneth Ann | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-04T20:23:15Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-04T20:23:15Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.degree.department | School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education | |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Science MSc | |
| dc.description.abstract | Individuals recovering from a concussion often experience sleep complications affecting their sleep quality and quantity, which may prolong their recovery and symptoms experienced following a concussion. This pilot feasibility study aims to examine the effects of 3D-MOT (specifically Neurotracker) on sleep quality and quantity in concussed athletic populations (18-35 years old). The study used a multiple-subject design and collected sleep data from 3 concussed adults (3M). The study collected 3 nights of sleep data before and after 10 Neurotracker sessions over 5 weeks. All participants in this study experienced decreases in REM and deep sleep following 10 Neurotracker sessions. After 10 Neurotracker sessions, performed twice a week for 5 weeks, all participants experienced an increase in perceptual and cognitive performance. Two of the three participants experienced an increase in the number of symptoms and perceived post-concussion symptom severity collected from selfreporting measures using the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale (PCSS). As this is a small sample study, no definitive conclusions can be drawn. The findings from this study provide observational trends if 3D-MOT, specifically Neurotracker, may affect sleep quality and quantity in concussed adults and increase perceived PCSS. This study recommends future research examining the effects in a larger sample but provides insight into the potential effects of 3D-MOT on sleep quality and quantity. | |
| dc.description.scholarlevel | Graduate | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/1828/23797 | |
| dc.language | English | eng |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.rights | Available to the World Wide Web | |
| dc.title | Changes in sleep quality and quantity in concussed athletes with the application of 3D-MOT (Neurotracker): A pilot study. | |
| dc.type | Thesis |