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Hidden vision problems may linger after concussion, new test could catch them

NCT ID NCT04837066

Diagnosis Sponsor: California State University, Northridge Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether dynamic vision testing can reveal vision impairments that standard concussion checks miss. Researchers will test college athletes who have had a concussion, using computerized vision and balance assessments. The goal is to see if these tests detect lingering issues even after an athlete is cleared to return to play, potentially improving safety in sports.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could make concussion assessments more accurate, helping prevent athletes from returning to play while still impaired.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in one university's athletes. The vision tests may not prove reliable enough to change current concussion protocols.

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Study facts

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

D1 athlete who is currently an enrolled student, actively competing in specific sport, provides consent to participate, and able to complete the testing protocol.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * California State University Northridge athletes * Participants are able to give consent to participate in the study * Completion of preseason testing for the 6-condition, BESS, DVA, GST with the research team * Sampling of convenience on a volunteer basis Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes with preseason baseline tests on BESS or DVA that are not within the normative value range for an unimpaired individual. * The initial 6- condition BESS score is \>20 errors * The subject is unable to attain a minimum of 85 degrees per second of horizontal head rotation when performing the DVA test.

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Conditions

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Brain Concussion Craniocerebral Trauma head injury injury traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Concussion, brain Head injury Sport injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California State University, Northridge, Jacaranda Hall 1578, 1576, 1574

    Northridge, California, 91330-8411, United States

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