University of Pittsburgh Brain Health Initiative (NCT04708613)
Prevalence of Brain Health Versus Neurodegeneration in Former Professional Football Players
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This project will define the prevalence of brain health (i.e., normal cognitive, neuromotor, behavioral function) in living professional football retirees and group-matched controls through a comprehensive assessment of clinical, neuroimaging, and biomarker measures.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Age range: 29 Years to 59 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (412) 624-1077
Email: dunfeekl@upmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.