Blood test may spot brain damage from sports concussions
NCT ID NCT04928534
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study examined blood samples from 120 athletes and patients with a history of repeated mild head injuries to find biological markers for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Researchers used advanced techniques to look at RNA and proteins in the blood. The goal is to develop a simple blood test to diagnose CTE, which currently can only be confirmed after death.
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Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052, China
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to diagnose CTE, a brain condition from repeated head injuries.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. The biomarkers may not prove reliable for diagnosis in larger, diverse groups.
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