EEG Diagnostic for Repetitive Sub-concussive Head Impacts

Mayo Clinic

Status: Completed

Conditions: Concussion

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; Industry

Identifiers

NCT05562544

22-000669

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to develop a diagnostic algorithm to help with the detection, diagnosis, and monitoring of sub-concussive head impacts.

Full description

This prospective study will investigate the potential effects of soccer ball heading on EEG and oculomotor measurements.

Enrollment: 42 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 38 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 18 - 38 years of age.
• Have at least 1 year of experience playing soccer.
• Played soccer within the prior year.
• Head soccer ball during practice and/or games.

Exclusion criteria

• Subjects with a history of TBI during the prior 12 months.
• History of moderate or severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
• History of seizures.
• Medical or psychiatric history the precludes participation.
• Currently receiving treatment in another research study.
• History of a condition with vestibular, ocular, or vision dysfunction.

Trial design

42 participants in 2 patient groups

Heading Group only

Description:

Subjects will perform a ball-passing task using their head

Kicking Group then Heading Group

Description:

Subjects will perform a ball-passing task with their foot first, then will perform a ball-passing task using their head