Saliva test may predict teen concussion recovery time

NCT ID NCT04582682

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study aims to find out if certain molecules in saliva can predict how long concussion symptoms last in teenagers aged 13-18. Researchers will track 750 teens with mild concussions and check their symptoms after 30 days. The goal is to better understand recovery patterns and potentially guide future care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Children's Hosptial

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

  • SUNY Upstate Medical University

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medicine/ New York Presbyterian Hospital

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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