Brain scans aim to spot hidden damage in soccer players
NCT ID NCT07302503
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special MRI scan can find early brain changes in professional soccer players who may be at risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from repeated headers. Researchers will scan 80 male players aged 32 to 60 and compare them to people who never played contact sports. The goal is to improve early detection and guide future prevention strategies.
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Service d'Imagerie 2 - Réanimation - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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