Soccer headers: brain impact study tests mouthguard protection
NCT ID NCT04426188
First seen Jun 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at how repeatedly heading a soccer ball affects the brain and whether wearing a mouthguard with clenched jaws can reduce harm. Twenty-one male soccer players performed 10 headers in two sessions—once with a mouthguard and once without. Researchers measured head movement, jaw muscle activity, and used brain scans and thinking tests before and after each session to see any changes.
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CHU de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33 076, France
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