New MRI scan aims to detect hidden brain injuries in soccer players
NCT ID NCT07302503
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This pilot study is testing a new MRI technique called brainQuant to see if it can find early signs of brain damage in professional soccer players. Repeated headers may cause tiny brain injuries that lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The study will scan 80 male soccer players near retirement or recently retired, and compare them to people who never played contact sports. If the MRI works, it could help catch problems early and guide prevention.
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Service d'Imagerie 2 - Réanimation - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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What this could mean
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Active substance
brainQuant MRI scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a way to detect early brain damage in athletes, enabling monitoring and preventive measures.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be definitive. The MRI technique is experimental and may not reliably detect lesions in all cases.
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