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RECRUITING
NCT03218332

Post-Concussion Syndrome in Professional Athletes: A Multidisciplinary Study

Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

to examine the relationship between repeated concussions and late decline of brain function. In addition, all participants agreeing to participate in the study will be asked to will their brains to The Krembil Neuroscience Centre Concussion Project at the Toronto Western Hospital with the consent and full knowledge of their families and doctors. However, it is possible to participate in the research without agreeing to a brain donation. The Project Team is specifically attempting a clinical-MRI-brain tissue research analysis to determine the exact mechanism of the damage to brain tissue following repeated concussions. This condition is known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and shows an abnormal protein in the brain called tau-protein.

Key Details

Gender

MALE

Age Range

25 Years - 85 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

150

Start Date

2011-07-04

Completion Date

2030-12-30

Last Updated

2021-09-29

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Biomarkers for detecting possible CTE invivo

Detection biomarkers for possible CTE: Imaging/blood/CSF/PET-tau/MRI/europsychological assessment

Locations (1)

Canadian Concussion Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network

Toronto, Ontario, Canada