๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-01

Poly-omic Predictors of Symptom Duration and Recovery for Adolescent Concussion (NCT04582682)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to identify changes in salivary micro ribonucleic acid (miRNA) levels that are predictive of symptom duration and character following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Boston Children's Hosptial โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 13 Years to 18 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)

  • Boston Children's Hosptial โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Weill Cornell Medicine/ New York Presbyterian Hospital โ€” New York, New York
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University โ€” Syracuse, New York
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center โ€” Hershey, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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