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Precision Biomarkers to Detect Brain Injury in Active-Duty United States Special Operations Forces With Repeated Blast Exposure

RecruitingPhase 2Ages 18 Years - 50 YearsMaleMassachusetts General Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This is a 4-year, longitudinal study of 100 active-duty Navy SEALs. The goal of the study is to determine whether repeated blast exposure affects SEAL brain health and to develop an initial diagnostic testing protocol that detects repeated blast brain injury.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Active-duty Navy SEAL Service Member 2. Early career SEAL (0-2 years) or mid-late career SEAL (10-15 years) 3. Age 18-50 years 4. Males, regardless of race or ethnicity Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of moderate or severe TBI 2. History of major neurological disorder 3. Untreated or unstable severe psychiatric condition 4. Current severe medical condition that requires long-term treatment 5. Any condition that may cause undue risk to the participant or create a logistical contraindication 6. MRI contraindication 7. PET contraindication
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What it tests

  • PBR28 TSPO PET
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Where

1 site
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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