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University of Pittsburgh Brain Health Initiative

Recruitingn/aAges 29 Years - 59 YearsMaleDavid Okonkwo, MD, PhD
NCT04708613 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This project will define the prevalence of brain health (i.e., normal cognitive, neuromotor, behavioral function) in living professional football retirees and group-matched controls through a comprehensive assessment of clinical, neuroimaging, and biomarker measures.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria: Former professional football player/exposed group: 1. Professional football retiree aged 29-59 2. Played a minimum of 3 professional football seasons, with a minimum of 3 games in each season 3. Fluent in English (translations are not available/validated for most neuropsychological tests) Control/unexposed group: 1. Age 29-59 male 2. High school education or beyond 3. Fluent in English (translations are not available/validated for most neuropsychological tests) Exclusion criteria: Control/unexposed group: 1. Played organized football beyond high school 2. History of severe TBI 3. Current unstable cardiovascular disorder For both groups: 1. Prior history of psychosis (such as schizophrenia), or other major neurological disorder that would interfere with testing, in the opinion of the primary investigator. 2. Contraindication to MR imaging, such as ferrous metal, pacemakers, or concerns about claustrophobia
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What it tests

  • Cognitive/Neuropsychological Testing
  • Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Testing
  • Sleep Evaluation
  • MRI, High-Resolution
  • Health & Physical Exam
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Where

1 site
University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery
Pittsburgh, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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