Veterans study links head injuries to dementia risk
NCT ID NCT04124029
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) increase the risk of dementia in veterans. Researchers will test memory, brain waves, brain structure, and proteins in blood and spinal fluid from 800 participants. The goal is to find early signs of brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify early signs of dementia after brain injury, leading to better monitoring or future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not prove that brain injuries cause dementia, only show links.
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