Rapid, Accurate, Cost-effective Assessment of Blood Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Concussion (NCT05588115)
RACE Study: Rapid, Accurate and Cost-effective Analysis of Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein Using a Hand-held Biosensor for Patient With Concussion in Acute Care and at Home Monitoring
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to test if a biosensor can accurately measure a blood biomarker in adult patients presenting to the emergency department with concussion. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the biosensor measure the blood biomarker of interest with the same accuracy as the current gold-standard assay technique? * Do relationships exist between blood biomarker measurements from the biosensor and any psychological or physical symptoms of concussion? Participants will be asked to provide blood samples at initial visit and 2-, 6-, and 12-weeks after injury while completing questionnaires at each visit, along with a brief (2 min) daily symptom inventory. Researchers will compare the concussion group to a muscle/skeletal injury group to see if measurements from the biosensor are exclusive to concussion.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Foothills Medical Centre — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
📋 "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)
- Foothills Medical Centre — Calgary, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (403) 944-4500
Email: cdebert@ucalgary.ca
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.