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Helmet sensors track hidden brain risks in junior hockey

NCT ID NCT07341880

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 52 elite junior ice hockey players over a season to understand how head impacts affect the brain and body. Players wear helmet sensors to record impacts, plus heart rate monitors and cognitive tests to detect subtle changes. The goal is to improve concussion detection and prevention in young athletes.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify early signs of brain changes from head impacts, leading to better prevention and management strategies for young athletes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. It does not test a treatment, so direct benefits are limited.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population consists of licensed junior ice hockey players from the Hockey Club of Caen, competing in the U15 and U18 categories. These athletes regularly participate in competitive games and practices throughout the season and represent a cohort of developing players exposed to repeated head impacts in a real-world sports setting.

Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Licensed athletes from the Hockey Club of Caen, playing in the U15 or U18 teams. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability of the participant or their legal representative to receive study information or comply with study requirements. * Participant or legal representative cannot be reached (in person, by phone, or by email) during the sports season. * Refusal of the participant or their legal representative to participate in the study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Concussion disease traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Concussion (diagnosis) Hockey player Sport related concussion

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Caen Normandie

    Caen, Normandy, France

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