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This will be an observational study measuring serum Neurofilament Light Chain concentrations and associated symptoms, with a control branch, and a post-concussion branch.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Concussion | Has an acute concussion | ||
| Non-concussion | Does not have a concussion |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Normalization of NfL levels | 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Resolution of concussion symptoms | 12 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Over 12 years of age Athletes participating on a sports team willing to participate; undergo blood draws either weekly or every two weeks, depending on arm of study.
Exclusion criteria:
Existing active neurodegenerative disorder (ie severe TBI) Active peripheral nerve disorder (ie diabetic neuropathy)
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Athletes with or without concussion.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Merrill | Contact | 2028776607 | emma.merrill@medstar.net |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Nicholas Streicher | Medstar Health Research Institute | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001924 | Brain Concussion |
| ID | Term |
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| D000070642 | Brain Injuries, Traumatic |
| D001930 | Brain Injuries |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
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| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D006259 | Craniocerebral Trauma |
| D020196 | Trauma, Nervous System |
| D016489 | Head Injuries, Closed |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D014949 | Wounds, Nonpenetrating |