RHI Interval Effects on Brain Health

Launched by INDIANA UNIVERSITY · May 30, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial titled "RHI Interval Effects on Brain Health" is designed to study how the timing of head impacts affects brain health in military service members who often experience repetitive head impacts, such as during sports. The goal is to understand how these impacts can influence neurological responses, which include how our brains function and respond to injury over time.

To participate in this trial, you need to be a current soccer player with at least five years of experience heading the ball. It's important that you can give your own consent to join the study and that you haven't had any recent head, neck, or face injuries. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but once it starts, you can expect to be involved in activities that help researchers gather important information about brain health related to head impacts. This research could provide valuable insights into protecting athletes' brains and improving safety in sports.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Current soccer player (intercollegiate, club, intramural, recreational).
• • At least 5 years of soccer heading experience (justification below).
• • Ability to provide informed consent without a legally authorized representative (LAR).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any head, neck, or face injury within the 6 months prior to enrollment, including concussions, that precludes participation in contact sports.
• • Participants with eye conditions or diseases that could impact the blood vessels in the eye -such as but not limited to: glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy.
• • Determination that the participant is unsuitable for study entry or potentially unable to complete all aspects of the study based on the judgement of the Investigator.