| NCT ID | NCT07010887 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Indiana University |
| Condition | Repetitive Head Impacts |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 102 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-09 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 102 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-05 with a primary completion date of 2028-09.
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Brief Summary
Military service members frequently experience repetitive insults or impacts to the head (RHIs). The purpose of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to understand how time intervals affect neurological responses to repetitive subconcussive head impacts.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Current soccer player (intercollegiate, club, intramural, recreational). * At least 5 years of soccer heading experience (justification below). * Ability to provide informed consent without a legally authorized representative (LAR). Exclusion Criteria: * Any head, neck, or face injury within the 6 months prior to enrollment, including concussions, that precludes participation in contact sports. * Participants with eye conditions or diseases that could impact the blood vessels in the eye -such as but not limited to: glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy. * Determination that the participant is unsuitable for study entry or potentially unable to complete all aspects of the study based on the judgement of the Investigator.
Contact & Investigator
Keisuke Kawata, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Indiana University Bloomington Department of Kineseology
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07010887 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Repetitive Head Impacts. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07010887 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07010887 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kkawata@indiana.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07010887 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bloomington, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07010887 clinical trial?
NCT07010887 is sponsored by Indiana University. The principal investigator is Keisuke Kawata, PhD at Indiana University Bloomington Department of Kineseology. The trial plans to enroll 102 participants.