Former NFL players join brain study to uncover concussion effects
NCT ID NCT04263337
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 250 former NFL players and healthy volunteers aged 50-70 over 5 years. Researchers use brain scans, blood tests, and thinking/memory assessments to understand how concussions and repeated head impacts affect long-term brain health. The goal is to gather information that could lead to future treatments, but no experimental therapy is given.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify early signs of brain problems in former NFL players and guide future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to any new therapies, and results may not apply to all athletes.
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Waltham, Massachusetts, 02453, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States