Saliva swab could spot concussions on the rugby pitch
NCT ID NCT07507253
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a simple saliva test can help detect concussions in professional rugby players. Researchers will measure specific proteins and genetic material in saliva before and after matches, and compare them with impact data from special mouthguards. The goal is to develop a non-invasive, quick way to identify concussions that might otherwise go unnoticed.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive saliva test to quickly detect concussions on the sidelines.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 66 players, so results may not apply to other sports or ages. The biomarkers might not reliably correlate with impacts.
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Sys2Diag - Umr9005 Cnrs/Alcen
RECRUITINGMontpellier, 34184, France
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