Can blocking inflammation help depressed Ex-Football players think clearly?

NCT ID NCT07608796

First seen Jun 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a drug called baricitinib, which reduces inflammation, can improve depression and thinking problems in men who played football for at least 10 years. Researchers will use brain scans and tasks to measure changes. The goal is to understand how inflammation affects the brain in this group.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Emory School Of Medicine

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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