Searching for a blood test to spot brain damage from head hits

NCT ID NCT04928534

Summary

This study aimed to find new ways to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain condition linked to repeated head injuries. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 120 people, including athletes and others with a history of concussions, to look for specific proteins and genetic markers. The goal was to develop a blood test that could help doctors identify the disease more easily in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital

    Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052, China

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