Helmet sensors track hidden brain risks in junior hockey
NCT ID NCT07341880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 52 elite junior ice hockey players over a season to understand how head impacts affect the brain and body. Players wear helmet sensors to record impacts, plus heart rate monitors and cognitive tests to detect subtle changes. The goal is to improve concussion detection and prevention in young athletes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify early signs of brain changes from head impacts, leading to better prevention and management strategies for young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. It does not test a treatment, so direct benefits are limited.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Caen Normandie
Caen, Normandy, France
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