Aerobic exercise tested as quick fix for Athletes' brain bumps
NCT ID NCT06810193
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tracks 350 college athletes to see how repeated, non-concussive head impacts affect brain function. It also tests whether 2 weeks of daily aerobic exercise can help the brain recover faster compared to stretching. Researchers will use eye scans, blood tests, and brain wave measurements to detect changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple exercise routine to help athletes recover faster from repeated head impacts.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on measuring changes, not proving a treatment works. The exercise intervention is short (2 weeks) and may not show clear benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29409, United States
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University at Buffalo
Amherst, New York, 14221, United States
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14620, United States