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New treatment option for Brain Injury Traumatic Mild
Official title Spotting and Managing Adult Repeated Traumas in the Brain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07025317
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Emerging evidence suggests that concussions (a type of mild traumatic brain injury; mTBIs) may cause chronic neurological disturbances with effects lasting beyond 20 years, changing brain structure and nearly doubling the risks of developing dementia into old age. Yet diagnoses remain notoriously difficult, gender differences are poorly understood, and negligible therapies exist to manage and treat these long-term effects.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- It will be based on age (60+ years) and history of concussion (with the most recent concussion occurring at least one year prior to the study)...
- The interview will also gather information on age, sex, gender, education, occupation, and medical history (e.g. mood, medications). These variables...
You likely can't join if
- Include the presence of a diagnosed neurological disorder (e.g. Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), history of...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.