Tracking the effects of concussion and repetitive head impacts

What is it about?

Mild traumatic brain injury or concussion is a significant public health concern and a paradigmatic neuropsychiatric disorder. This study describes the methods of the 2nd phase of the Concussion Assessment, Research, & Education (CARE) Study, a longitudinal cohort study designed to characterize the cumulative and persistent effects of concussion and repetitive head impact exposure in a cohort of over 50,000 collegiate athletes and military service academy members.

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Why is it important?

We describe the methods of a prospective longitudinal study of concussion and repetitive head impacts in a cohort of over 50,000 collegiate athletes and military service academy members.